Michael P. Anderson
Michael P. Anderson
Michael Phillip Andersonwas a United States Air Force officer and NASA astronaut, who was killed in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster when the craft disintegrated after reentry into the Earth's atmosphere...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAstronaut
Date of Birth25 December 1959
CountryUnited States of America
Michael P. Anderson quotes about
looks
It looks like the future's really bright.
stars space fiction
I was always fascinated by science-fiction shows, shows like 'Star Trek' and 'Lost in Space.'
seven-years one-day next
Fortunately, I got called down to NASA for an interview. And one thing led to the next, and one day I got that call. I've been here about seven years now and am really enjoying it.
growing-up kids writing
Like most kids growing up, I had a very wide interest. I was interested in everything. I tried to take advantage of everything, from the sciences to music to writing to literature.
influenced inspired number people
There are just hundreds of people that have inspired and influenced me in a number of different ways. First of all, you can't forget your parents and all they've done to help you to get here.