“It is something to be celebrated once we accomplish it, and I am honored to be in this position and to be a part of this great and experienced crew,” he said. You know, unlike the election — that is in the past or receding in the past — this mission is still ahead of me. So, let’s get there, and I’ll talk to you after I get on board.”During the summer, Mr. Glover responded to a question on social media about astronauts’ sticking strictly to space. As we address extreme weather and pandemic disease, we will understand and overcome racism and bigotry so we can safely and together do space. He should just go and be another crew member and have a good time.”

Source: International New York Times November 15, 2020 20:26 UTC