Space exploration

Last modified on July 24, 2026 • 1 min read • 52 words
When I was 10 years old, I wanted to become an astronaut.
Space exploration
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When I was 10 years old, I wanted to become an astronaut. Not anymore. I still think space exploration is exciting, but given our chances of survival in space, I very much prefer to stay on planet Earth. We don’t even know yet how to protect humans on the way to Mars…