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From Moonwatcher to Space Record Setter | Columbus News
From watching Neil Armstrong walk on the moon to becoming a four-time astronaut who set a record for longest ISS stay, Carl Walz turned childhood inspiration into cosmic legacy. After four NASA rejections and a military career, he finally blasted off in 1993—complete with a historic spacewalk and Earth’s first orbital view. Even his skeptical mom eventually cheered him on. Post-retirement, Walz mentors the next generation, consults with space agencies, and beams at his son’s engineering career—all while keeping tabs on Artemis missions and his gear on display in museums. His journey? A…
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