As Apollo 11 celebrates its 40th anniversary, VIEW OUR GALLERY of amazing moments in space, from the first chimp in orbit to the touchdown on the Red Planet.
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RUSSIA WINS
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U.S. BLASTS OFF
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THE FOUNDATION
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FAR SIDE OF THE MOON
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