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Old 07-24-2019, 12:17 AM
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We need to get to Mars and further. I hope the future of mankind eventually extends to settlements on other planets in other star systems. I know that is a long way off but find it nice to dream.
I think we could get to Mars in my lifetime...say within 20 years. You must be extremely courageous to be an astronaut...just visit the Space Mirror Memorial at the Kennedy Space Center. This memorial contains the names of 24 astronauts who died in service to their country. Michael Collins, the command module pilot for Apollo 11, reportedly thought the chances of a successful return to Earth were 50 - 50.
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