Spectacular views, specially selected from NASA's own archives, recapture the excitement and adventure of great moments from America's exploration of space. Historic images include the launch of Apollo 11, astronauts walking on the moon, and views of the earth from space.
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Spectacular views, specially selected from NASA's own archives, recapture the excitement and adventure of great moments from America's exploration of space. Historic images include the launch of Apollo 11, astronauts walking on the moon, and views of the earth from space.
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