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ESA celebrates 40th anniversary of Apollo 11's launch
Paris, France - The mission that for the first time carried the man to the Moon
"That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind" (Neil Armstrong). On July 16, 1969, exactly 40 years ago, the Saturn V rocket with the Apollo 11 mission on board was launched from Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The mission would have brought the man on the Moon for the first time. Lift off took place at 9:32 am EDT (1:32 pm GMT). On board there were commander Neil...
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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency