I think we need to move to the moons of Mars and learn how to control robots that are on the surface. It's not the impatient way of getting there, but Mars has been there a long time.
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Having walked on the Moon, I know something about what we need to explore, really explore, in space.
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What this quote means
Buzz Aldrin emphasizes the importance of exploration in space, drawing from his own experience on the Moon.
In this quote, Buzz Aldrin reflects on his experiences as an astronaut who walked on the Moon, asserting that such profound experiences inform our understanding of what true exploration in space entails. He suggests that real exploration is not just a matter of landing on celestial bodies but understanding the deeper purposes and implications of venturing into the unknowns of space.
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Example use cases
During a motivational speech about innovation in technology, one might say, 'As Buzz Aldrin said, having walked on the Moon, we understand the necessity of exploring beyond our current frontiers.'
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