Duane G. Carey Quotes

United States, Military Officer
April 30, 1957

Duane Gene "Digger" Carey (born April 30, 1957 in Saint Paul, Minnesota) is a retired lieutenant colonel in the United States Air Force and a former NASA astronaut.

Also known as Astronaut

And, that's what I truly believe that we're doing when we're advancing scientific knowledge is we're someday making the world better. Not only for our children, but for all people after that.

Duane G. Carey
- People
- World
- Believe
Well, for me it really wasn't a case of deciding to be an astronaut.

Duane G. Carey

So, we have to get up and get pumped up for each day.

Duane G. Carey
- Up
Because when we're in space, my job is primarily getting us there and getting us back.

Duane G. Carey
- Job
- Space
I see it as one of my jobs to make sure that, it sounds ridiculous, but to make sure the folks are eating, make sure folks are getting enough fluids, make sure folks are, you know, comfortable in the orbiter.

Duane G. Carey
Now you're coming back to Earth, and things are getting more and more dynamic.

Duane G. Carey
- Earth