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Quote by Buzz Aldrin

“Fear and worry are emotions that cloud the mind from being able to think clearly, to remember what the procedures are to deal with that emergency.”

Quote by Buzz Aldrin

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Buzz Aldrin
Buzz Aldrin

Buzz Aldrin, an American astronaut born on January 20, 1930, is renowned for his contributions to space exploration. He was the second human to walk on the Moon, alongside Neil Armstrong, during the Apollo 11 mission. more

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