It is spectacular. From about five minutes in, when we knew for sure that we were going to have the weather to go, the smile on my face just got bigger and bigger, and I was just beaming through the whole launch. I mean, it is just an amazing ride.
Meaning of the quote
Astronaut Chris Hadfield was so excited when he launched into space. He said the ride was amazing, and his smile kept getting bigger and bigger as he waited for the weather to be perfect to take off. He felt like he was beaming with joy the whole time he was launching into space. It was just an incredible experience for him.
About Chris Hadfield
Chris Hadfield is a Canadian astronaut, engineer, fighter pilot, musician, and writer. He was the first Canadian to perform a spacewalk and has served as commander of the International Space Station. Hadfield’s fascination with space began as a child when he watched the Apollo 11 Moon landing on TV. He has written several books, including the bestselling ‘An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth’.
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