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Exploring the Universe

Exploring the Universe


"Are we alone in the universe?"

"That is the fundamental, most compelling question known to humankind. NASA's lead space scientist, Dr. Ed Weiler, refers to this inquiry as the quest to sweep the last crumb from the plate of human arrogance. NASA, with telescopes, space-borne observatories, robotic and human explorers, will find out."

"And we continue to prepare the way for humanity's greatest adventures."

The above is an excerpt from an address given by the Honorable Sean O'Keefe, NASA Administrator, titled "Pioneering the Future"; Presented At the Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs at Syracuse University on April 12, 2002.