Quote by: Eugene Cernan

The countdown reached ten seconds and I could almost hear an invisible crescendo of stirring background music. 'Anchors aweigh!' Five, four, three, two, one... and we had ignition!


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Author Bio


  • NameEugene Cernan
  • DescriptionRetired United States Navy officer and former NASA astronaut
  • BornMarch 14, 1934
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionOfficer; Aviator; Astronaut; Fighter Pilot
  • AwardsDistinguished Flying Cross