Quotes on Space Science

Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science.

There are too many accidents that can befall life on a single planet.

We can lick gravity, but sometimes the paperwork is overwhelming.

Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.

We set sail on this new sea because there is new knowledge to be gained, and new rights to be won, and they must be won and used for the progress of all people. For space science, like nuclear science and technology, has no conscience of its own. Whether it will become a force for good or ill depends on man, and only if the United States occupies a position of preeminence can we help decide whether this new ocean will be a sea of peace or a new terrifying theater of war.

I don't think the human race will survive the next thousand years, unless we spread into space. There are too many accidents that can befall life on a single planet. But I'm an optimist. We will reach out to the stars.