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“Another hundred years may pass before we understand the true significance of Apollo. Lunar exploration was not the equivalent of an American pyramid, some idle monument to technology, but more of a Rosetta stone, a key to unlocking dreams as yet undreamed.”

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Gene Cernan
Gene Cernan

Gene Cernan (March 14, 1934 - January 16, 2017) was an American naval aviator, astronaut, and the commander of Apollo 17, the last human to walk on the Moon. He flew three space missions: Gemini 9A, Apollo 10, and Apollo 17. Known for his exceptional piloting skills and contributions to space exploration, Cernan left his footprints on the lunar surface, symbolizing humanity's final steps on the Moon during the Apollo era. more

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