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“To be one of the world's top space robotic arm operators is a necessary skill for an astronaut, but it doesn't have much carry-over.” quote by Chris Hadfield — Download Open image

“To be one of the world's top space robotic arm operators is a necessary skill for an astronaut, but it doesn't have much carry-over.”

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