Eric Anderson Quotes

"This mission in particular has been designed to provide great benefit to all parties, not only for the explorers who fly, but also to the ISS program as a whole,"

"We're going to be challenged by this, as we are in many other projects we've done in the past."

"Space tourism will be a significant portion of the overall travel and tourism industry over the next 20 to 25 years."

"We are excited to welcome Greg home and congratulate him on this successful private mission. He has been an inspiration to me and I'm sure that his message of 'never give up hope' will inspire millions of others to follow their dreams."

"Even though Dr. Olsen will be quite busy performing technical duties and conducting scientific experiments, he will also find time to speak with students from his beloved 'home' states of New York and New Jersey. We applaud Greg for his dedication to this mission, but also his drive to encourage young people to study science, math and astronomy by giving a first-hand description of the wonders of space."

"It would take voting out of the all-conference picture. There would be a true conference champion."

"Tito's ability to enjoy the training and plan for his spaceflight was eclipsed by wondering whether or not he was able to go,"

"I believe, since (the Lions) only go about seven deep, that was a huge factor, especially since we were playing on back-to-back nights."

"The private sector is motivated by profit and efficiency and the US government often is not."

"Suborbital flights will offer millions of people the opportunity to experience the greatest adventure available, space travel."

"There's no doubt about it. Engineers are difficult to find."

"We applaud Greg for his dedication to this mission, but also his drive to encourage young people to study science, math and astronomy by giving a first-hand description of the wonders of space."

"It is only by introducing the young to great literature, drama and music, and to the excitement of great science that we open to them the possibilities that lie within the human spirit -- enable them to see visions and dream dreams."

"They went to bed late last night, and were up before me. They're excited to be here. The parents show their excitement, too. Parents are making sacrifices to give their children other opportunities."