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“Retain the vision for space exploration. If we turn our backs on the vision again, we're going to have to live in a secondary position in human space flight for the rest of the century.”

Quote by Buzz Aldrin

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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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