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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NASA's been one of the most successful public investments in motivating students to do well and achieve all they can achieve, and it's sad that we are turning the program in a direction where it will reduce the amount of motivation it provides to young people.
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What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of NASA in inspiring students and expresses concern over changes that may hinder this motivation.
Buzz Aldrin highlights the significant role that NASA plays as a public investment by motivating young students towards excellence and achievement in their academic and career pursuits. He expresses regret that the current direction of the program may diminish its ability to inspire future generations, suggesting that programs like NASA are crucial for fostering ambition and interest in science and technology among youth.
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NasaMotivationEducationStudentsInvestment
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Example use cases
During a speech at a school, to emphasize the importance of programs that inspire students.
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