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I am excited to think that the development of commercial capabilities to send humans into low Earth orbit will likely result in so many more Earthlings being able to experience the transformative power of space flight.

Buzz Aldrin

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Buzz Aldrin
Age: 94
Born: 1930
Born: January 20
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Montclair Township
Edwin Eugene Aldrin Jr.
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