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Mission Control
Joanne Simms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Dennis: Well, where is he? | Right here. I'm the new Head of Applied Science, Joanne Simms |
| Dennis: Look, I don't have time for inadequacies in my space launch. I am very busy here. | Of course, sir, but I'm here to help |
| Test mission ready to begin in T-minus 5 minutes. What are you good for? Credentials, degrees, experiences, anything? | Oh, well I graduated from MIT with a Masters in Chemical Engineering and did my undergrad at Bryn Mawr, studying Physics and Chemistry. I just finished with a fellowship for General Motors researching the mechanical and chemical properties of the engine |
| I just finished with a fellowship for General Motors researching the mechanical and chemical properties of the engine | and how it utilizes fuel - |
| Dennis: This is rocket science, not automobile engineering. Have you ever worked on rockets before? T-minus 2 minutes | I helped develop the methodology for distinguishing fuel concentration. You know, I was in charge of the Soviet space program just a few months back... |
| Dennis: Excuse me? | Just a joke, sir. As I was saying, I helped develop the methodology behind distinguishing fuel concentration, which lead to the physical error report programs. |
| Dennis: Considering there won't be any errors, that makes you pretty ineffectual. I could use a coffee though | I can get Martha if you want me to. Or I could run a maintanance check - |
| David: Location locked, turning controls for the commander pilot now | Dennis - |
| Dennis: It's Mr. Mayfield to you | Mr. Mayfield. There seems to be an error. The concentration of fuel is not what it should be. I believe that it needs to be looked at |
| Dennis: Overriding error report. There is nothing wrong with the fuel, I formulated it myself | But Dennis - Mr. Mayfield, if the ship launches with this error, it could be lethal as it breeches the stratosphere! |
| David: T-minus 5 minutes | Gene, Dennis is overriding my error report and I believe it is crucial to the launch. |
| Gene: Jo, where are those maintenance reports? | What maintainence reports? You never asked- |
| Gene: Just get me the reports pronto! | Right away! |
| David: If all checks are not met, the launch will be cancelled | I can't send the report unless all errors are corrected! |
| *Martha hands me coffee* | They're just waiting for me to quit, aren't they? |
| Martha: It's hard joining the team when we're so close to the launch. Most of them have been working together since Apollo 1. Give them time to trust you. | But there isn't any time - it's a week to the launch and I'm still wet behind the ears. I came here thinking 'Okay Joanne, you know what you're doing. You've got enough qualifications to impress anyone. You know what you're doing.' |
| I came here thinking 'Okay Joanne, you know what you're doing. You've got enough qualifications to impress anyone. You know what you're doing.' | But since I've started working here everyone keeps insinuating that I don't. And you know Martha, it's hard sometimes not to believe them. They sure do like to yell, don't they? |
| Martha: Working at NASA is extremely strenuous. It's hard enough on them. They're too proud to think a woman could ever handle their job. But they'll get off their high horses soon enough | What was it like when you started? |
| Gosh well, I felt like...like I'd jumped headfirst into shark infested waters. There were so many things going on, I couldn't keep up. I was a scapegoat, too. People pinned every mistake on me. Although in their defense I did make a lot of mistakes | What did you do? |
| Martha: One time, in my first month on the job, I spilled coffee on one of the computers | Really? |
| Martha: I thought I was done for. Dennis was so mad that his face turned purple. | But they still trust you to do your job? (martha nods) How do I get them to trust me? |
| Martha: Joanne, I know a professional when I see one. You are completely devoted to doing the job right, and that's exactly what NASA needs...They will learn to get over themselves and realize how qualified you are for your position. I'm sure of that. | Thanks Martha. For the pep talk, and the coffee |
| Martha: Any time. Just, don't let them get to you. You can handle this. | You can handle this. |
| (end of the false Don cake scene) | If the fuel concentration is dropping...and finding its way to the thrust structure, then the problem has to begin in the engineering involved with the fuel tank model...but what's starting...come on, Joanne, you can handle this. |
| Sandra: Hello, my name is Sandra Bacon and I'm a reporter for the Florida Times-Union | I'm sorry, I'm really busy right now. Could you come back later? |
| Sandra: It will only take a few minutes. What are you working on? | Who let you in here? |
| Sandra: Gene Krantz, he told me how sharp you are, and that you can answer all of my questions | I'm sure he said no such thing. NASA is too busy to answer any questions at this time |
| Sandra: You know Ms. Simms, I think it's really admirable that you're a woman working in NASA. I'd love to do a piece on you. You could inspire women across the nation. | I would love to, but not at this moment. No, if you'll excuse me, I have an important job to do. (to self) Where did I put those charts? Damn errors... |
| Sandra: Something is failing? | Please leave, Ms. Bacon (turn aside) Since there's leaking into the thrust structure...maybe something to cover it? No, that's not it... |
| Sandra: What do you need to cover? Are the astronauts safe? Are they in danger? | No! They're fine as long as we can get this right - |
| Sandra: Which means that something is not right now. | That's not what I said! |
| Sandra: It's implied | I didn't imply anything! |
| Dennis: No, David, I will not calm down! Who let this girl on our team? She doesn't even know anything about rockets! And then she goes and leaks important information to the media! | That's not what happened, she- |
| Dennis: I don't have time for incompetence in my office. Just fire her! | Gene, you have to listen to me. That woman got the information out of me. Really, I know better than to tell classified information to reporters. You know I'm more professional than that. |
| Gene: I know you did, Dennis...and maybe I should have listened to you, before I decided to.....I need you to collect your things, and be ready to leave by tomorrow. We can discuss the possibility of your reemployment at NASA after the mission is complete | You're going to fire me? Over a PR slip up? I'm a scientist, not a politician! You need to at least hear my side of the story! |
| Dennis: We don't care what you have to say. Why don't you skip back up to (state) and go have a tea party with the girls from Bryn Mawr? The Cape wasn't meant for you, Jackie | I have every qualification that this job requires and I was hired because, believe it or not, I was the person best suited for the job. I attempt to solve your problems, yet you blame a public relations matter on me! |
| I have every qualification that this job requires and I was hired because, believe it or not, I was the person best suited for the job. I attempt to solve your problems, yet you blame a public relations matter on me! | Maybe if you had taken care of such a critical issue before, say, launching a rocket holding live men to the moon, you wouldn't have to deal with bad press. If you still don't see I am an asset to NASA, then you are sorely mistaken. |
| Maybe if you had taken care of such a critical issue before, say, launching a rocket holding live men to the moon, you wouldn't have to deal with bad press. If you still don't see I am an asset to NASA, then you are sorely mistaken. | And my name is not Jackie, it's Joanne |
| Dennis: You really think you know everything? You're just a naive girl. Go back to testing your helium balloons at MIT, Simms | Wait....helium...? Helium! That's it! That's what we need, helium! |
| Gene: What are you on about, kid? | Sir, if we put a layer of helium in the fuel tank, it will put enough pressure on the fuel that it will stay put. No more leaks! Someone get some helium. And Martha, let tech know that we'll be running another test. |
| Dennis: you don't work here anymore! No one is going to let you mess up everything more than you already have | I know what I'm doing. Helium will pressurize the fuel, keep it in place. You should know that, Dennis. |
| Dennis: I gather Simms deserved to be reconsidered. This is your lucky day, Jackie. | If you fail to address me properly I will quit this job Mayfield. And I assume you will need me in the near future. Im guessing as a Caltech boy you didnt quite know that Bryn Mawr has offerd joint degrees with Harvard for 6 yrs now. Good day Mr Mayfield |
| Gene: Actually, I'd like to take the time now to speak to the entire crew. ..............That just in case speech can kiss Apollo's shiny ass! | So Mr. Mayfield, is there anything you want to say to me? |
| Dennis: Like what? | I think you know what I mean |
| Dennis: Oh, do you want to get me a coffee? Alright alright, I'm sorry Simms. I'm sorry that I misjudged you, and for not listening to you. There, is that what you wanted to hear? | Well, it wasn't very heartfelt, but I didn't expect much anyway. |
| Dennis: Joanne | Yes? |
| Dennis: You're one of the best we've got. So..bear with us, alright? | You've got the wrong idea, Dennis. I won't quit. I'm not going to give up because things are hard. That's not what us Bryn Mawr women do. |
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