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To celebrate the anniversary of NASA's historic moon landing on July 20, 1969, we present rare pictures of the Apollo 11 mission from pre-launch preparation, to celebration. All pictures appear courtesy of Nasa. Additional scans by Kipp Teague and J.L. Pickering.

The S-IVB (S4b) third stage is hoisted for joining to the second stage. March 21, 1969.