“The Earth reminded us of a Christmas tree ornament hanging in the blackness of space. As we got farther and farther away it diminished in size. Finally it shrank to the size of a marble, the most beautiful marble you can imagine.”
Quote by James Irwin
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James Irwin
James Irwin was an American astronaut born on March 17, 1930, and passed away on August 8, 1991. He is renowned for his role in the Apollo 15 mission, the sixth manned mission to the Moon in human history. more
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