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“We need to have people up there who can communicate what it feels like, not just pilots and engineers.”

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Buzz Aldrin
Buzz Aldrin

Buzz Aldrin, an American astronaut born on January 20, 1930, is renowned for his contributions to space exploration. He was the second human to walk on the Moon, alongside Neil Armstrong, during the Apollo 11 mission. more

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