Astronauts Who Looked Back At Earth

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People who left the planet and came back with a different perspective. I show these to my students first.

1. Neil Armstrong Person

   Humble about the biggest step of all. That quiet tone still moves me.

2. Yuri Gagarin Person

   The first human to see the planet from above. That smile says everything.

3. Valentina Tereshkova Person

   Pioneer in every sense of the word. A great name for any young explorer.

4. Buzz Aldrin Person

   Second on the surface and endlessly enthusiastic about getting back.

5. Sally Ride Person

   A role model for a generation of girls who wanted to study physics.

6. Mae Jemison Person

   Brings science, dance and curiosity together in the most inspiring way.

7. Jim Lovell Person

   Calm under pressure, which is exactly what you want in a spacecraft.

8. Kalpana Chawla Person

   A bright example for students everywhere who dream about the sky.

9. Michael Collins Person

   Orbited alone while friends walked on the Moon. I love his thoughtful writing.

10. Alexey Leonov Person

    A spacewalk pioneer who was also a very talented artist.

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