We have an infinite amount to learn both from nature and from each other. Many say exploration is part of our destiny, but it’s actually our duty to future generations and their quest to ensure the survival of the human species.

Problems look mighty small from 150 miles up.

Science cuts two ways, of course; its products can be used for both good and evil. But there’s no turning back from science. The early warnings about technological dangers also come from science. Science cuts two ways, of course; its products can be used for both good and evil. But there’s no turning back from science. The early warnings about technological dangers also come from science. To be the first to enter the cosmos, to engage, single-handed, in an unprecedented duel with nature—could one dream of anything more?

Across the sea of space, the stars are other suns. I don’t know what you could say about a day in which you have seen four beautiful sunsets. Problems look mighty small from 150 miles up. I don’t know what you could say about a day in which you have seen four beautiful sunsets.