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“The Earth reminded us of a Christmas tree ornament hanging in the blackness of space. As we got farther and farther away it diminished in size. Finally it shrank to the size of a marble, the most beautiful marble you can imagine.”
 
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James Irwin
 
Nationality:   American
 
Date of Birth:   Mar 17, 1930
 
Date of Death:   Aug 8,  1991
 
Profession:   Astronaut
 
 
 
 
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