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Buzz Aldrin walking on the surface of the Moon next to an American flag

Firsts in space exploration

Ever since Galileo used a telescope to observe the night sky, humans have made great leaps forward in our ability to explore and understand space. These are just some of the most significant achievements to date.

Published 04 November 2019 Main image by WikiImages

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