Mark Kelly
Mark Kelly
Mark Edward Kellyis a retired American astronaut, engineer and U.S. Navy Captain. He is the husband of former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, an author, a political activist, and an aerospace executive and consultant...
ProfessionAstronaut
Date of Birth21 February 1964
CityOrange, NJ
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I think I was very interested in the space program as a kid, watching the first Apollo missions to the moon, and it's something I thought that would be a lot of, of fun and exciting and a very worthwhile job.
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Later, after flying in the Navy for four or five years, spending some time on an aircraft carrier, I applied to and was accepted in a program where I went to graduate school first and then to the Naval Test Pilots School.
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I think we've done that. But it's not something you really notice, 'cause I've always thought the people here have always done their best, and they continue to do their best. They just might do it a little bit differently.
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Really the value of this is huge for video editors, production companies, media based industries like mine.
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We've increased patrols ... on that side of campus, and we're examining other things over there as well, from lighting to security fences.
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Well, right now we're so busy that I kind of had to put all the hobbies on hold. But I like going camping with my kids. I have two daughters; they're 7 and 10 years old.
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Three of us will help the other two get suited up, get them in the hatch, and get them out the door.
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We're doing a lot of inspection on the leading edge of our wing on 114 and 121, the first two flights.
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He has a strong record when it comes to supporting our troops. He believes we should continue to give our troops the resources they need to finish the job in Iraq, so we can bring them home as soon as possible.
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You got a lot of sunlight or darkness. It's been difficult for the scientists and, and engineers to come up a, with a material that works well.
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You look at it as a privilege. So you really decide that you're going to put the time in and work really hard to get to the point where you're ready.
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A trip to space is a big motivator to give up some things in your personal life. Obviously, you can't give up everything and you don't want to.
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The opportunities for better economic fortunes lie elsewhere. Basically, this area has a lack of jobs that will pay enough for the young people in our area to support families and purchase homes.
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This is something we've yearned for. We were kind of growing out of our skin here.