"To become an astronaut, someone has to have a dream of his own to do something that he or she has always wanted to do, then commit himself to making that dream come true."
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Eugene Andrew "Gene" Cernan was an American astronaut, naval aviator, and aerospace engineer whose remarkable legacy is etched in the annals of space exploration. Born on March 14, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, he became the last person to walk on the moon during NASA's Apollo 17 mission in December 1972. Cernan's contributions extended beyond mere exploration; he was a passionate advocate for space travel and education, inspiring generations to reach for the stars. His legacy lives on as a symbol of human courage and curiosity.
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"We leave as we came and, god willing, as we shall return, with peace, and hope for all mankind."
Gene Cernan"I do believe there is life in outer space. Mathematically, there has to be, and if you believe as I do that there is a creator of the universe, then how can we be so arrogant to believe he created life here and nowhere else?"
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"Am I willing to go to Mars? Yes, but I'm not willing to spend nine months getting there, then wait 18 more months until the planets align to come home."
Gene Cernan"Here I am at the turn of the millennium and I'm still the last man to have walked on the moon, somewhat disappointing. It says more about what we have not done than about what we have done."
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