A moment of symbolism aboard the space station
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As it has for several decades, the International Space Station is going around and around, rarely making news.
Occasionally, however, something happens aboard the station that gives us pause to consider its example.
Early this morning, three astronauts arrived aboard their Soyuz capsule and when the hatch was opened, humans from the blue dot embraced.
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