Gene Kranz quotes

To recognize that the greatest error is not to have tried and failed, but that in trying, we did not give it our best effort. (Gene Kranz)
Failure is not an option. View quote
Gene Kranz
Spaceflight will never tolerate carelessness, incapacity, and neglect. View quote
Gene Kranz
We had risen to probably one of the greatest challenges in history, put a man on the moon in the decade. We'd created incredible technologies. But what was most important, we'd created the teams, what I call the human factor. View quote
Gene Kranz
I believe we need a long-term national commitment to explore the universe. And I believe this is an essential investment in the future of our nation - and our beautiful, but environmentally challenged planet. View quote
Gene Kranz
Tough means we are forever accountable for what we do or what we fail to do. View quote
Gene Kranz
Competent means we will never take anything for granted. View quote
Gene Kranz
These words are the price of admission to the ranks of Mission Control. View quote
Gene Kranz