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People who wrote the story of the most futuristic activity of humankind come
back to life in the words that made them immortal: but years later, their actions are
set in a realm that makes them even more important in their revolutionary vision,
and which has led to the realization of what was at that time considered only futuristic, and that today we take for granted as our reality.
This book is a tool to navigate the complex, almost labyrinthine world of science and technology of space exploration: it is a useful compass to set sail, together
with Marcello, as a modern-day Daedalus ready to guide you, for a fascinating
space-time journey towards the most imaginary path of humankind.
Luca Parmitano
Astronaut
European Space Agency
Paris, France
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