Soviet cosmonauts Georgy Beregovoy and Pavel Popovich present a hunting rifle as a gift to Neil Armstrong. June 1, 1970. [1300×1608]

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    1. Despite all the politics, astronauts/cosmonauts had and have incredible respect for one another. It’s a very small fraternity and in modern times on the ISS they realize they need to work together in order to survive. Chris Hadfield described as being preoccupied with dealing with the next thing that can kill you.

    2. Guy on left: “You’re going to need this for the bears outside.”

      Guy on right: “If you’re sure.”

      Left: “Also on the moon.”

      Right: “What?”

      Left: “What.”

    3. The Soviets later realized that a rifle is not the best place to conceal a listening device.

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