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“I am alone now, truly alone, and absolutely isolated from any known life. I am it. If a count were taken, the score would be three billion plus two over on the other side of the moon, and one plus God knows what on this side.”

Quote by Michael Collins

Book:Carrying the Fire: An Astronaut's Journey

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Carrying the Fire: An Astronaut's Journey

Carrying the Fire: An Astronaut's Journey is a memoir that provides an intimate look at the life of an astronaut. The book covers the astronaut's training, the preparation for space missions, and the actual experiences in space. It includes insights into the technical aspects of space travel, the psychological impact of living in zero gravity, and the camaraderie among astronauts. The narrative is filled with vivid descriptions of the cosmos and the awe-inspiring moments of space travel. more

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Michael Collins

Michael Collins, an American astronaut born on October 31, 1930, and died on August 22, 1922. He was the command module pilot of the Apollo 11 mission, playing a crucial role in the first human moon landing. more

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