"Only when I saw the Earth from space, in all its ineffable beauty and fragility, did I realize that humankind's most urgent task is to cherish and preserve it for future generations."

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Source: Animating the Unspeakable. Interview with Isabel Ortiz, logger.believermag.com. May 14, 2015.

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Sigmund Jahn

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Sigmund Jahn is notable as the first German astronaut, known for his contributions to space exploration and advocacy for environmental awareness.

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