Apollo Quote by Arthur C. Clarke

“I think in the long run the money that s been put into the space program is one of the best investments this country has ever made . . .This is a downpayment on the future of mankind. It's as simple as that.” quote by Arthur C. Clarke — Download Open image

“I think in the long run the money that s been put into the space program is one of the best investments this country has ever made . . .This is a downpayment on the future of mankind. It's as simple as that.”

Arthur C. Clarke

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