Tag: Astronaut

“We went to the Moon as technicians; we returned as humanitarians” – A pesrpective on the overview effect

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A friend of mine forwarded me an interesting article on the ‘overview effect’ and how viewing the Earth from space has literally transformed the lives of several astronauts. The overview effect is described as a shift in awareness resulting from viewing the Earth from orbit or from the lunar surface. My favourite quotes of the […]

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An inspiring quote from an astronaut…

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NASA astronaut Scott Kelly writes in his book Endurance: “I’ve learned that following the news from space can make Earth seem like a swirl of chaos and conflict, and that seeing the environmental degradation caused by humans is heartbreaking. I’ve also learned that our planet is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen and that […]

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