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Nov 20th: Reaching for the Stars: Inspiring Girls in Pakistan Yumna Majeed
On today’s Big Impact Astronomy, Mike Simmons discuss with Yumna Majeed about her dedication to bring the wonders of the universe to underserved communities
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