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“Eventually we must leave Earth-at least a certain number of our progeny must as our sun approaches the end of its solar life cycle. But just as terrestrial explorers have always led the way for settlers, this will also happen extraterrestrially. Earth is our cradle, not our final destiny.”

Quote by Edgar Mitchell

Book:The Way of the Explorer: An Apollo Astronaut's Journey Through the Material and Mystical Worlds: Easyread Large Bold Edition

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The Way of the Explorer: An Apollo Astronaut's Journey Through the Material and Mystical Worlds: Easyread Large Bold Edition

The Way of the Explorer is a personal account by an astronaut from the Apollo program, detailing his experiences in space and their impact on his understanding of the universe. The book explores the astronaut's journey not only through the vastness of space but also into the depths of personal reflection and spiritual growth. more

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Edgar Mitchell, an American astronaut born on September 17, 1930, and passed away on February 4, 2016. He was the second person to walk on the Moon as the command module pilot of Apollo 11 mission in 1969. more

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