6 Quotes by Mike Leinbach

Barring the big 'gotcha,' we feel pretty good about making that schedule.

I'm here to tell you that it really is truly better.

We wish you luck as you deliver the heart and soul of the international space station -- and have fun.

Some people could call it an aggressive schedule. I like to call it an exciting schedule. If we run into a significant technical issue, we don't have much time to resolve it.

It (the plan) has a reasonable chance of success. If we run into a significant technical issue, we don't have much time to resolve it obviously.

I feel like a family member has come home in one piece and safe, and it's just so damn good to see an orbiter whole again on the back of a 747, ... It's just an emotional time. It's a beautiful sight.