We all know that these things happen with launches, but when it's your baby, you just want it to go, and go now.

This is a huge relief. A huge relief. I've got a big grin on my face, and I have to keep pinching myself to believe it's really happened, you know?

Everybody was wondering, Is it going to work? Is it going to work?

But it is indeed frustrating for those of us who want to have flagship missions. If you stop making the case you are guaranteed not to get another mission.

Nature does not loathe virtue: it is unaware of its existence.

Dick Cheney is a very good leader, and I have a whole lot of respect for him.