Space Shuttle/mission Profile

Famous quotes containing the words space, shuttle, mission and/or profile:

    “Let the space under the first storey be dark, let the water
    lap the stone posts, and vivid green slime glimmer
    upon them; let a boat be kept there.”
    —Denise Levertov (b. 1923)

    “And the shuttle never falters, but to draw an encouraging conclusion
    From this would be considerable, too odd. Why not just
    Breathe in with the courage of each day, recognizing yourself as one
    Who must with difficulty get down from high places?”
    —John Ashbery (b. 1927)

    “I am succeeding quite well in my work and the future looks well. What special mission is God preparing me for? Cutting off all earthly ties and isolating me as it were.”
    —Ellen Henrietta Swallow Richards (1842–1911)

    “Expecting rain, the profile of a day
    Wears its soul like a hat....”
    —John Ashbery (b. 1927)