Thursday, April 26, 2007

A Long-Awaited Taste of Outer Space - washingtonpost.com


A Long-Awaited Taste of Outer Space - washingtonpost.com: "'Life on Earth is at the ever-increasing risk of being wiped out by a disaster, such as sudden global warming, nuclear war, a genetically engineered virus or other dangers,' Hawking said in a statement before boarding. 'I think the human race has no future if it doesn't go into space. I therefore want to encourage public interest in space.'"

His body is paralyzed by Lou Gehrig's disease.

The apple is a tribute to Isaac Newton.

I would be very happy if in my entire life I could do as much for mankind as Stephen Hawkings does on an average day.

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