I believe that these extra-terrestrial vehicles and their crews are visiting this planet from other planets. Most astronauts were reluctant to discuss UFOs.

Meaning of the quote

This quote suggests that astronaut Gordon Cooper believed there are spaceships and crews from other planets visiting Earth. However, most astronauts did not want to talk about seeing UFOs (unidentified flying objects). The quote implies that Cooper thought these extra-terrestrial visitors were real, even though other astronauts were hesitant to discuss their experiences.

About Gordon Cooper

Gordon Cooper was one of the original seven astronauts in NASA’s Project Mercury, the first human spaceflight program in the United States. He set several records, including being the first American to spend an entire day in space and the last to fly a solo orbital mission. Cooper also had a passion for racing cars and boats in his free time.

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