Space Operators

"We manned up in the early morning darkness aiming for a 6 a.m. liftoff. We did lift off, I think about 6:55 in the morning, and as a first-time guy I must say that I thought Hoot and the other experienced guys had me quite well-prepared for what we were about to encounter."

[Instrumental]

"I seemed pretty calm and collected there until the main engines lit, and when the solid rocket boosters ignited I knew that I was in for a rude awakening. In all my preparation, I didn't know if I was gonna stand against it or not."

[Instrumental]

"I had planned to do a lot of breach invisibility checks and when feeling the force on my chest I just said, well, forget about that, I'm gonna sit here and enjoy the ride."

[Instrumental]