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Apr 11, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Apollo 13, the “Successful Failure”
On this day in 1970, Apollo 13 is launched. Just two days later, the mission would unfortunately be struck by catastrophe. An oxygen tank...
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Jan 27, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Apollo 1 ends in tragedy
On this day in 1967, the first manned Apollo mission ends in heartbreak. Apollo 1’s crew had been at Kennedy Space Center, preparing for...
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May 25, 20203 min read
This Day in History: JFK’s “Moon Shot” Speech
On this day in 1961, John F. Kennedy shakes the country into action with a memorable address. “I believe that this nation,” he told...
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Oct 11, 20193 min read
This Day in History: Apollo 7, the first manned Apollo mission
On this day in 1968, Apollo 7 is launched. You are used to hearing about Apollo 11, which famously carried Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin...
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