In article <
87mttib...@eternal-september.org>,
nos...@127.0.0.1
says...
>
> ?Today the nation lost a true pioneer and lifelong advocate for
> exploration in astronaut Michael Collins. As pilot of the Apollo 11
> command module ? some called him ?the loneliest man in history? ? while
> his colleagues walked on the Moon for the first time, he helped our
> nation achieve a defining milestone. He also distinguished himself in
> the Gemini Program and as an Air Force pilot.
>
> Michael remained a tireless promoter of space. ?Exploration is not a
> choice, really, it?s an imperative,? he said. Intensely thoughtful about
> his experience in orbit, he added, ?What would be worth recording is
> what kind of civilization we Earthlings created and whether or not we
> ventured out into other parts of the galaxy.?"
>
> - acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk.
Godspeed Michael Collins.
Jeff
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