> If we die we want people to accept it. We are in a risky business, and we hope that if anything happens to us, it will not delay the program. The conquest of

> If we die we want people to accept it. We are in a risky business, and we hope that if anything happens to us, it will not delay the program. The conquest of space is worth the risk of life. --- Gus Grissom I always find this quote relevant in any thread about Grissom's accomplishments because he was involved in this incident 6-7 years prior to saying it. He honestly believed that the risks were worthwhile, and he wasn't afraid to be the guinea pig to stand by that belief.