Five Apollo 8 Technological Breakthroughs
Clip: Season 45 Episode 18 | 2m 32s
The Apollo 8 spacecraft—and its mission—marked a revolution in spaceflight.
From its engine to its computer, the Apollo 8 spacecraft—and its mission—marked a revolution in spaceflight.
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Five Apollo 8 Technological Breakthroughs
Clip: Season 45 Episode 18 | 2m 32s
From its engine to its computer, the Apollo 8 spacecraft—and its mission—marked a revolution in spaceflight.
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