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“We want to explore. We're curious people. Look back over history, people have put their lives at stake to go out and explore ... We believe in what we're doing. Now it's time to go.”

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Eileen Collins is an American astronaut born on November 19, 1956. She is renowned for her outstanding contributions to the field of space exploration, becoming the first female commander of the Space Shuttle. more

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