Like most kids growing up, ... by Michael P. Anderson, an American Astronaut

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“Like most kids growing up, I had a very wide interest. I was interested in everything. I tried to take advantage of everything, from the sciences to music to writing to literature.”

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Michael P. Anderson

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Name: Michael P. Anderson

Nationality: American

Date of Birth: Dec 25, 1959

Date of Death: Feb 1, 2003

Profession: Astronaut

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Science was something that really caught my attention. It was something I really could sink my teeth into.

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I went to the University of Washington as a physics and astronomy major. My other interest, of course, was aviation. I always wanted to be a pilot. And if you're going to fly airplanes, the best place to be is the Air Force.

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Fortunately, I got called down to NASA for an interview. And one thing led to the next, and one day I got that call. I've been here about seven years now and am really enjoying it.

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It looks like the future's really bright.

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Like most kids growing up, I had a very wide interest. I was interested in everything. I tried to take advantage of everything, from the sciences to music to writing to literature.

Michael P. Anderson

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