Oasis Earth
Have you ever imagined what it feels like to look at Earth from space? Join the crew of the space shuttle Endeavour and take a thrilling journey to experience the beauty of our planet from 233 kilometers above Earth.
Have you ever imagined what it feels like to look at Earth from space? Join the crew of the space shuttle Endeavour and take a thrilling journey to experience the beauty of our planet from 233 kilometers above Earth.
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