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.

Let us hear from you, folks!

Aero-News Quote of the Day

"Kirk brings considerable space station experience to this new leadership role. He will manage the overall development, integration and operation of the program. As program manager, Kirk will work directly with international partners to ensure safe and reliable operation of the orbiting laboratory, and foster continued scientific research that benefits humanity and helps prepare the agency for its journey to Mars.”

Source: William Gerstenmaier, associate administrator for NASA’s Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate in Washington, announcing Kirk Shireman as the new head of NASA's ISS Program.

FMI: www.nasa.gov