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Neil DeGrasse Tyson explains what 'shoot for the moon' actually means

Eames Yates

StarTalk Radio Host Neil deGrasse Tyson knows a thing or two about the cosmos. He explains what 'shoot for the moon' really means and offers a more accurate alternative. 

Check out more of StarTalk Radio's podcasts here.

StarTalk on Mashable is a video series, produced by Mashable and StarTalk Radio. 

StarTalk Radio is a podcast and radio program hosted by Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. 

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