Astronaut Quotes
On chasing, reaching, and sometimes missing the dream of space.
Astronaut quotes here capture both sides of the dream, from an engineer who genuinely became one to someone whose eyesight quietly ruled it out. That mix of hope and limitation fits well with our Become page.
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I never declared I wanted to be an astronaut, as I considered that was presumptuous.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do these astronaut quotes generally cover?
They range from people who actually became astronauts after working as engineers, to others who wanted it badly but were kept out by things like eyesight.
Is there a quote about actually becoming an astronaut?
Yes, one describes starting out as an engineer before eventually becoming an astronaut, a fairly direct path. See Become quotes for related lines.
Is there a quote about the dream not working out?
Yes, one admits with dry humor that the spoiler is simple: the astronaut dream never came true.
What kept some people from becoming astronauts, according to these quotes?
One quote specifically mentions vision requirements as the barrier that stood in the way of that particular dream.
How long-standing is the astronaut dream in this collection?
At least one quote describes always wanting to be an astronaut, suggesting the dream started early and stayed constant. Our Always page covers that kind of lifelong wish.
