Then During The Mission Itself, I Used

It Takes A Couple Of Years Just To Get The Background And Knowledge That You Need Before You Can Go Into Detailed Training For Your Mission.

But When I Wasn't Working, I Was Usually At A Window Looking Down At Earth.

The Pressure Suit Helps If Something Goes Wrong During Launch Or Re-entry - Astronauts Have A Way To Parachute Off The Shuttle. The Suits Protect You From Loss Of Pressure In Case Of Emergency.

I Think Eventually Private Enterprise Will Be Able To Send People Into Orbit, But I Suspect Initially It's Going To Have To Be With Nasa's Help.

Then During The Mission Itself, I Used The Space Shuttle's Robot Arm To Release A Satellite Into Orbit.