10 Unforgettable Moments In The History Of Space Exploration

The first human stepped on the moon during Apollo 11 mission in 1969.

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Launch of the Hubble Space Telescope, providing stunning images of the universe.

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Mars rover Curiosity's successful landing on the Martian surface in 2012.

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Voyager spacecraft journeyed beyond our solar system, carrying messages from Earth.

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International Space Station's construction, fostering international collaboration.

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New Horizons' flyby of Pluto, reveals its diverse and captivating terrain.

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Rosetta mission's historic landing on a comet, uncovering celestial secrets.

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Space Shuttle program's first launch, marking a new era in space exploration.

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Cassini spacecraft's exploration of Saturn and its mesmerizing rings.

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First-ever image of a black hole was captured by the Event Horizon Telescope in 2019.

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