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At the age of six, I declared that I wanted to be an astronaut. My mother thought that was just fine, as it would encourage me to learn science, and besides, there really was no chance I would ever actually become an astronaut.
John M. Grunsfeld
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"At the age of six, I declared that I wanted to be an astronaut. My mother thought that was just fine, as it would encourage me to learn science, and besides, there really was no chance I would ever actually become an astronaut."
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At the age of six, I declared that I wanted to be an astronaut. My mother thought that was just fine, as it would encourage me to learn science, and besides, there really was no chance I would ever actually become an astronaut. — John M. Grunsfeld

About John M. Grunsfeld

John M. Grunsfeld was a Astronaut from United States (1958–present).

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This quote is attributed to John M. Grunsfeld, a Astronaut from United States.
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John M. Grunsfeld lived from 1958 – present.
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