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“When you talk to astronauts, the most profound thing when you finally go into space is the view - looking back at the planet - so I absolutely know for sure that that's going to change my perspective on our planet, and it's going to change my perspective on life, I think.”

Quote by Jeremy Hansen

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Jeremy Hansen, born on January 27, 1976, is a Canadian astronaut. He joined the Canadian Space Agency in 2009 and has participated in several space missions, making significant contributions to Canada's space program. more

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