But when I wasn't working, I was usually at a window looking down at Earth.
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Astronauts will remain the explorers, the pioneers-the first to go back to moon and on to Mars. But I think it's really important to make space space available to as many people as we can. It's going to be a while before we can launch people for less than $20 million a ticket. But that day is coming.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of accessibility in space exploration beyond just astronauts and pioneers.
Sally Ride highlights the role of astronauts as explorers and pioneers in space, particularly focusing on the upcoming journeys to the Moon and Mars. However, she also stresses the necessity of making space travel accessible to a broader audience, suggesting that while the costs are currently high, advancements will eventually allow more people to experience space travel as a reality in the future.
Themes
SpaceExplorationAccessibilityFutureAstronauts
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the future of space travel at a technology conference.
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All adventures, especially into new territory, are scary.
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