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NASA Astronaut Urges Planetary Health Over Profit Motives

2/18/2025

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NASA astronaut Ron Garan, who spent an astonishing 178 days in space, urges a profound change in how we see our world. Gazing down from the cosmos, he highlights our deep interconnectedness and the delicate nature of Earth. Garan passionately calls for prioritizing the planet's health over profit-driven motives to tackle pressing global challenges.

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NASA astronaut Ron Garan, who spent an astonishing 178 days in space, urges a profound change in how we see our world. Gazing down from the cosmos, he highlights our deep interconnectedness and the delicate nature of Earth. Garan passionately calls for prioritizing the planet's health over profit-driven motives to tackle pressing global challenges.