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Library of Congress Holds Crucial 1962 Lunar Map for Apollo Program

3 Jun 2026 9:14 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

A 1962 lunar map, created by the Aeronautical Chart and Information Center using photogrammetry, proved crucial for the Apollo program's moon landing site selection, now preserved at the Library of Congress.

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