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The Apollo missions were timed so that the sun was at 6 degrees elevation above the lunar horizon. NASA planners felt like this gave the astronauts the best and clearest view of the lunar surface.

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When is the next moon landing?

Good question. At this time there are no definite plans by any country or organization for a moon landing. Such a project would be very expensive, and no one is willing to commit to it at this time.


What event was shown all over the world in real time television?

the 1969 moon landing


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He directed the film "Apollo 13" about the failed moon landing. After that he and Tom Hanks produced a mini series for HBO entitled "From the Earth to the Moon."


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