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Explained - Australia's role in the Apollo 11 moon landing

the crew of the Apollo 11, from left, Neil Armstrong, commander; Michael Collins, module pilot; Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin, lunar module pilot.

The crew of the Apollo 11, from left, Neil Armstrong, commander, Michael Collins, module pilot, Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin, lunar module pilot. Source: AAP Image/NASA via AP

Were it not for a number of Australians, and Australian technology, Neil Armstrong's first steps and words might not have been seen or heard at all.


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