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If we die, we want people to accept it. We're in a risky business, and we hope that if anything happens to us, it will not delay the program. The conquest of space is worth the risk of life.
Gus Grissom
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— Gus Grissom

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If we die, we want people to accept it. We're in a risky business, and we hope that if anything happens to us, it will not delay the program. The conquest of space is worth the risk of life. — Gus Grissom

About Gus Grissom

Gus Grissom was a Astronaut from United States (1926–1967).

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Who said "If we die, we want people to accept it. We're in a risky business, and we hope…"?
This quote is attributed to Gus Grissom, a Astronaut from United States.
When did Gus Grissom live?
Gus Grissom lived from 1926 – 1967.