"The most important thing we can do is inspire young minds and to advance the kind of science, math and technology education that will help youngsters take us to the next phase of space travel."
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Engineers from the United StatesMembers of the United States SenateFreemasonsAstronauts from the United StatesUnited States presidential candidates, 1984
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As quoted in "Space All systems go for National Space Day" at CNN (4 May 2000); also at John Glenn Friendship 7 Day.
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John Glenn
1921 – 2016
US-amerikanischer Astronaut
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