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Delve into the historic Apollo Missions, NASA's monumental human spaceflight program that captivated the world. From 1961 to 1972, this ambitious endeavor...

What was the primary objective of the Apollo Missions?

The primary objective was to land humans on the Moon and return them safely to Earth, achieving this goal with Apollo 11 in July 1969.

How many Apollo missions successfully landed astronauts on the Moon?

Six Apollo missions successfully landed astronauts on the Moon: Apollo 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, and 17.

Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?

Neil Armstrong, commander of Apollo 11, was the first person to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969.

When did the Apollo program conclude?

The Apollo program officially concluded with the Apollo 17 mission in December 1972, which was the last human mission to the Moon.

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