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“The conquest of the outskirts of the atmosphere, and eventually space, is a revolutionary event, comparable only to the transition of the aquatic animals to the land in geologic times.”

Quote by Hubertus Strughold

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Hubertus Strughold
Hubertus Strughold

Hubertus Strughold was a German physician known for his work in aviation medicine. He served in Nazi Germany during World War II and continued to be active in the medical field after the war. more

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