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  "Astronauts set to preform key test of lunar landing technique."

  News article detailing an experiment revolving around taking photographs from a high altitude to observe the Earth's surface.
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  "New Liftoff date only change in Apollo 10 mission."

  News article detailing the slight change in schedule regarding the Apollo 10 lunar module's take-off from the Moon and its return to Earth.
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  "Apollo 9 command module arrives home."

  News article detialing the recovery of the Apollo 9 command module and the events planned around its display.
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  "Apollo 9 flight ends; Astronauts return."

  News article detailing the recovery of the Apollo 9 crew after their mission
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  "July 16th still set as Apollo 11's 'L-Day.'"

  News article confirming NASA's announcement of Apollo 11's launch-day. Focuses on the optimism surrounding the launch as well.
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  "July 16th confirmed as definite for Apollo 11."

  News article covering NASA's announcement of Apollo 11's launch-date: July 16th.
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  "Five manned Apollo flights scheduled this year."

  News article detailing the planning of five more projects after the successful mission of Apollo 8.
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  "Countdown trials start for launch."

  News article detailing how the crew of the Apollo 8 are preparing for launch with a "dry run."
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  "Dec. 21 - 4:51 a.m. -One of great explorations of all time begins."

  News article detailing how Apollo 8 is ready for launch and the anticipation surrounding it.
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  "Astronaut trio sees 'successful' Apollo 9 mission."

  News article detailing the hope from the Apollo 9 crew that their mission will be a success.