"I'm terrified, 'It doesn't even make any sense. I passed the other two tests well enough. But today, I..." (53 Reid).
"My dad taught me when I was little. Bravery is being unafraid of something other people are afraid of. Courage is being afraid, but strong enough to do it anyway" (53 Reid).
Joan and Vanessa are being tested by NASA at the Homestead Air Force Base to learn how to bail out over the ocean and survive being dropped from the sky. Joan is terrified while Vanessa is trying to shift her opinion on the circumstances and look at it from a different point of view.
Slayt: 2
"I don't know. I... You really think I should apply?" (18 Reid).
"They are recruiting astronauts. Scientists. To go up to space. They specifically said they wanted women" ( 18 Reid).
Barbara, Joan's sister, is informing her about the recruitment opportunity that they are having at NASA, specifically for a female-dominated field, and showing her that she knows Joan could pursue this opportunity. However, Joan shows uncertainty about whether she can accomplish this, despite her past intelligence and accomplishments.
Slayt: 3
Joan and Vanessa's relationship deepens as Joan shows she is willing to help Vanessa accomplish her dreams. Vanessa struggle comprehending the stars and Joan is willing to teach and provide support along the process.
"I would love to teach you. Tomorrow night. We can head out of the city. I can even bring my telescope." (83 Reid).
"I'm a pilot who applied to NASA because I want to fly out of the atmosphere... and I'm willing to learn anything I have to in order to do it" (82 Reid).