So although the designs provided options for privacy, they focused on making sure fellow astronauts were always accessible. (scientificamerican.com)
He is the author of two internationally bestselling books, an Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth and You Are Here, and has been commemorated on Canadian postage stamps, Royal Canadian Mint coins, and on Canada's newest five dollar bill (along with fellow astronauts Steve MacLean and Dave Williams). (cliocloudconference.com)
This could have helped him to get the nomination — NASA administrator Charles Bolden is himself a former shuttle pilot, and has shown an affinity for fellow astronauts. (scientificamerican.com)