- This is a well-written article and definitely worth the read - especially for those who might be inclined to think that astronauts were loopy, unstable people who were prone to weirdness. I don't think that could be further from the truth. In fact, I personally met and worked with several of them (It was my job for a while) and they were all very impressive humans. Take a few minutes and check this out...I'm sure you'll be wiser for it! (y)