Decision Quote by Kathleen Rubins

“Joining NASA was very exciting, but it was the hardest decision I have had to make in my life.” quote by Kathleen Rubins — Download Open image

“Joining NASA was very exciting, but it was the hardest decision I have had to make in my life.”

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