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Although the Moon, as expected, was apparently devoid of lifeforms, there was still concern that some component of the lunar environment might prove harmful to life on Earth. Sterilization procedures were used, and the crew kept in isolation for 21 days (July 24 to August 13, 1969) to observe them for any sign of pathogens. They were visited by President Richard Nixon, who was aboard the USS Hornet for the Apollo 11 splashdown and astronaut recovery.

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