We need something larger than ourselves - that's a real religious activity. That's what space travel can be - relating ourselves to the universe. (Ray Bradbury)

We need something larger than ourselves - that's a real religious activity. That's what space travel can be - relating ourselves to the universe.

Ray Bradbury

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