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Abel, age 6

I Wish to Hug an Astronaut
Abel's Wish

Six-year-old Abel, who can't wait to someday discover new planets, was on cloud nine when his wish to hug an astronaut came true. During his wish week, Abel traveled to Cape Canaveral with his family to watch the launch of a space shuttle, went on a VIP tour of NASA, and of course, received a warm welcoming hug from an astronaut.