as we launch from the outset of our journey into the cosmic unknown, politics back on earth seems to elude the harshness of the void, its complexities vailed in the simplicity of looking back at our blue globe. from this vantage point, the intricate dance of nations and leaders, often unnoticed in the daily preexportation of news, becomes a testament to the resilience and interconnectedness of humanity. it’s a reminder that, despite our differences, we are all crew members on this spaceship earth, sharing a common destiny as we traverse the starry sea.