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The first extended use of the Service Propulsion System engine on the Command and Service module was for the Lunar Orbit Insertion (LOI) burn.
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Mitchell kept his plan a secret from NASA, knowing that the agency would be completely unreceptive to the idea. He said nothing about it to his crewmates. The test subjects had also agreed to keep quiet.
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“Houston, Tranquillity Base here. The Eagle has landed.”
Capcom Charlie Duke after the landing
The view from Eagle. No footprints yet
International Herald Tribune, July 21, 1969
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Suddenly, Buzz and Neil heard the high-pitched sound of the Master Alarm. On the computer display the “PROG” light glowed amber. “Program alarm,” Armstrong radioed. Quickly, Aldrin queried the computer for the alarm code, and “1202” flashed on the display.
Lunar Module computer DSKY
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Top-Steve Bales. Jack Garmin below receiving award from Alan Shepard & George Low
