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The legacy of Apollo 11, 55 years later

Written by  Grant Anderson Tuesday, 16 July 2024 12:00
Apollo 11 Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin’s bootprint. Credit: NASA
Apollo 11 Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin’s bootprint.
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A reflection on Apollo 11, on the 55th anniversary of its launch in 1969, and lessons learned for today's space explorers.

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