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Millions of people were inspired by the Apollo Program. I was five years old when I watched Apollo 11 unfold on television, and without any doubt it was a big contributor to my passions for science, engineering, and exploration.

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Jeff Bezos
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: January 12
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