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“We are all astronauts on spaceship earth”

Quote by Wubbo Ockels

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Wubbo Ockels was a Dutch physicist and engineer, renowned for his substantial contributions to space exploration. Born on March 28, 1946, he made history as the first Dutch citizen to venture into space, serving as a payload specialist on the Space Shuttle Challenger mission in 1985. His work in space technology and his role in the European Space Agency (ESA) have had a profound impact on the field. more

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