 Greetings, XPrize. My name is Mike Fossum. I'm an explorer and a crew member on an international space station. Exploration is an important part of who we are as a species. A favorite fictional character of mine, Star Trek's Captain Kirk, spoke of boldly going where no man has gone before. Space exploration helps us to learn more about our planet and the wonders of our universe. My missions in space and the ability to look back at the Earth have forever changed how I think of our planet and myself. I cherish and prize exploring to allow us to extend our presence in space and to help create a better future for all of us. What do you prize?