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December 24: 1968: Apollo 8: The First Earthrise

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December 23, 2024

On December 24, 1968, NASA launched Apollo 8, marking a monumental achievement in space exploration. Led by Commander Frank Borman, with Command Module Pilot James Lovell and Lunar Module Pilot William Anders, Apollo 8 became the first crewed spacecraft to leave Earth’s orbit, travel…

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July 31, 1971: Astronauts Take Their Car For A Drive

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July 30, 2024

The history of the lunar rover, an extraordinary feat of engineering, began with its debut on the moon on July 31, 1971, during the Apollo 15 mission. The Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV), also known simply as the lunar rover, was a crucial development for…

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