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Pesquet: Space Exploration Vital for Humanity's Future

4/3/2026

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European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Pesquet frames space exploration as essential to humanity's quest for understanding.
He describes the Artemis II mission as more than a technological milestone.
Pesquet emphasizes collective responsibility in space exploration, saying, "We’re all on the same boat, we have to take care of the ship."
The interview, conducted in Toulouse, France, reflects a broader view that space journeys can alter our perception of Earth.

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European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Pesquet frames space exploration as essential to humanity's quest for understanding.
He describes the Artemis II mission as more than a technological milestone.
Pesquet emphasizes collective responsibility in space exploration, saying, "We’re all on the same boat, we have to take care of the ship."
The interview, conducted in Toulouse, France, reflects a broader view that space journeys can alter our perception of Earth.