I Had Both Male And Female Heroes.

I Think Maybe It's Too Bad That Our Society Isn't Further Along And This Is Such A Big Deal. I Think It's Time...that People Realize That Women In This Country Can Do Any Job They Want To Do.

The Stars Don't Look Bigger, But They Do Look Brighter.

Weightless Is A Great Equalizer.

It Was A Real Honor For Me To Get To Be The First Woman Astronaut. I Think It's Really Important That Young Girls That Are Growing Up Today Can See That Women Can Be Astronauts Too. There Have Actually Been A Lot Of Women, Who Are Astronauts, That That's A Career That's Open To Them.

Yes, I Did Feel A Special Responsibility To Be The First American Woman In Space.