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Earthrise, as seen from the Apollo 11 Command Module orbiting the moon. The lander is visible at the bottom of the image, bringing Aldrin and Armstrong back to the Command Module for the return to Earth. About one third of the Earth is visible over the horizon of the moon.

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Earthrise, as seen from the Apollo 11 Command Module orbiting the moon. The lander is visible at the bottom of the image, bringing Aldrin and Armstrong back to the Command Module for the return to Earth. About one third of the Earth is visible over the horizon of the moon.
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Robert McNees (mcnees@mastodon.social)'s status on Monday, 24-Jun-2024 05:12:57 JST Robert McNees

Apollo 11 launched #OTD in 1969, carrying Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin to the Moon.
It was one of the most remarkable scientific collaborations in history, taking humans from Earth to the surface of another world, then returning them safely home.
Images: NASA

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