Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking.

Reader suggestions and comments are welcome... and if particularly intriguing, timely, or poignant, may themselves become future Quotes of the Day.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"I am honored to be recognized by the AIAA and to speak at this year's conference about the challenging work done by the scientists and engineers in NASA's entry, descent and landing technical community... My hope is that engineering students around the country will share in the excitement of planetary exploration, developing new technologies and advancing our nation's forays in space. By investing in space technology, NASA makes a difference in our lives every day."

Source: The American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) honored NASA Chief Technologist Bobby Braun with the Von Karman Lectureship in Astronautics.