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To the Moon in 11 years: A photographic timeline of Apollo

In just over a decade, NASA's Apollo program overcame tragedy and pioneered new technologies to reach the Moon.
By Amber Jorgenson | Published: May 31, 2019 | Last updated on May 18, 2023

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