The Earth reminded us of a Christmas tree ornament hanging in the blackness of space. As we got farther and farther away it diminished in size. Finally it shrank to the size of a marble, the most beautiful marble you can imagine.
James IrwinAbout author
- Author's profession: Astronaut
- Nationality: american
- Born: March 17, 1930
- Died: August 8, 1991
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