Lunar lander

This is one of 12 actual lunar modules for the Apollo program. It was designed to be tested in low Earth orbit so scientists could see various techniques for separation, rendezvous, and dock with the command and service module. This vehicle's mission was canceled because the first vehicle--this was the second--was so successful, this one wasn't needed any longer.

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