Laurel Clark Quotes

A collection of quotes by Laurel Clark.

Laurel Clark (1961-2003) was an American astronaut and medical doctor. Born on March 10, 1961, in Ames, Iowa, Clark developed an early interest in space exploration and the sciences. She earned a bachelor's degree in zoology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1983 and then received her Doctor of Medicine degree from the same university in 1987. Clark completed her residency in internal medicine and aerospace medicine and later served in various medical and teaching positions.

In 1996, Clark was selected as a candidate for the NASA Astronaut Corps. After years of intense training and preparation, she was chosen to be a mission specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia for the ill-fated STS-107 mission. Tragically, on February 1, 2003, just sixteen minutes before their scheduled landing, the shuttle disintegrated upon reentry into the Earth's atmosphere, resulting in the loss of all seven crew members.

Laurel Clark was known for her dedication to both medicine and space exploration. She conducted numerous experiments during her time aboard the Columbia, focusing on the effects of microgravity on the human body. Her passion for scientific discovery and the exploration of outer space continues to inspire aspiring astronauts and researchers alike.

It's such a long mission and we get to spend so much time in

It's such a long mission and we get to spend so much time in space... we're doing such exciting research. And I don't want to overemphasize the life science research, but as a physician the life science research that we're doing is extremely exciting.

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I feel blessed to be here representing our country and carry

I feel blessed to be here representing our country and carrying out th research of scientists around the world... I hope you could feel the positive energy that beamed to the whole planet as we glided over.

The Navy's paid for you to go through school, and then they

The Navy's paid for you to go through school, and then they need doctors to go out and take care of people who are in various different parts of the world. I decided to pay back my time first as an undersea medical officer. I was stationed in Scotland.

We're looking at Earth science, observing our planet. Also s

We're looking at Earth science, observing our planet. Also space science, looking at the ozone in the atmosphere around our Earth. Also looking at life science. And on a human level, using ourselves as test subjects.

Life science research can be done on multiple platforms. Sin

Life science research can be done on multiple platforms. Since we have a very small number of people flying into space, the more people you have, the better.

Science, for hundreds of years, has spanned the differences

Science, for hundreds of years, has spanned the differences between cultures and between countries.

I have a computer screen near my seat where I monitor the ov

I have a computer screen near my seat where I monitor the overall health of the vehicle and pick up any problems that might be occurring early on or once we see any kind of a malfunction or anything unusual that's happening, we can look at the data and figure out what that is.

I've always enjoyed traveling and having experience with dif

I've always enjoyed traveling and having experience with different cultures and different people. But it's also a wonderful thing to be able to benefit and enable research, not only in our country but around the world.

As a physician, I understand how important it is to collect

As a physician, I understand how important it is to collect data on people so we can understand what's happening with them. I will be in the position to help enable that knowledge.

Certainly my parents were a huge influence. They always expe

Certainly my parents were a huge influence. They always expected the most out of all of us. And expected us to do our very best. I'm thankful to them for allowing me to do what I wanted to do.