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If I had my pick of jobs, I would definitely become an astronaut or a mission controller for a satellite voyage like Cassini to study Saturn. Like so many space geeks growing up in the 70s, Star Trek certainly had its influence on me.
I can still hear the echoes in my head calling to boldly go where no one has gone before. It inspired me so much that I begged my parents for a telescope and received one for Christmas when I was a kid.
I can still remember lying on my grandmother’s living room floor on a very hot July day watching the first moon landing on her black and white TV. I can also recall my Italian grandfather saying, I don’t believe it because it’s just Hollywood. Born in 1912 he came from a different world.
As technology advances, space exploration will become more common place and a career in intergalactic exploration will become one of the most exciting jobs out there.
Maybe there’s a space job out there for you. Start your new career at www.spacejobs.com
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Night Sky Mario 
I briefly dreamed about becoming an astronaut. I remember the moon landing, too. My family was on vacation along the Delaware river in a rural mountain cabin. My Dad sprang for a hotel room on that night (shocking for such a frugal guy) so he and his six children could watch the moon landing live.
It WAS so Hollywood.
I had some young German visitors this Summer who believe it was all a ruse! Made me sad and very patriotic simultaneously.
I am grateful I found you today via Postaday!
Hi Julie:
Thanks for your comment. My grandfather was an extremely frugal guy too. I’m sure my grandfather and your Dad would be shocked at the price of the moon landings.
Mario
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