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Just before sunset, the peaks of Gokyo Ri in Sagarmatha National Park peek through the clouds.

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Nepal’s mountainous landscape offers much to love. Gleaming snow-capped peaks set against clear blue skies are a common sight. A bit closer to the ground, a colorful culture provides heavenly hues. Not everyone will get the chance to make the treacherous treks to the top of Mounts Everest or Annapurna or to visit the birthplace of Buddha, but you can still get a look at some of those amazing sites through these photos from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest.

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“Only if you have been in the deepest valley, can you ever know how magnificent it is to be around the highest mountain.” – Richard M. Nixon

These picture perfect spots in the Himalayas can turn anyone into a photographer! My first encounter with the Himalayas was so alluring that after that nothing could stop me for exploring them further. The beauty that my eyes have witnessed cannot be described here in words, but these shots from the Himalayas are enough to make you want to travel to these places! When you get there, savour those moments, take in the exquisiteness of the place for as long as you can, because these moments are rare and you might not get the chance to visit them again in your life!

The Himalayas are known for their historical, religious, and geographical significance. To me they are the path to adventure, to peace and grandeur. Explore some of the splendid vistas in the Himalayas here with us!

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Kashmir is a region located in the northernmost part of India, bordered by Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan. The region is known for its stunning natural beauty, including snow-capped mountains, lush valleys, pristine lakes, and flowing rivers. The people of Kashmir are known for their hospitality and warm culture.

Srinagar is the largest city in the region and the summer capital of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is known for its beautiful gardens, houseboats, and shikara rides on the Dal Lake. The Mughal Gardens, Nishat Bagh, and Shalimar Bagh are popular tourist attractions in Srinagar.

Gulmarg is a popular ski resort town in Kashmir, located about 50 kilometers from Srinagar. It is surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas and offers activities like skiing, snowboarding, and gondola rides.

Pahalgam is a scenic hill station located about 95 kilometers from Srinagar. It is known for its natural beauty, including the Lidder River, Betaab Valley, and Aru Valley. The town is also a popular base for trekking in the region.

Sonmarg, also known as the “Meadow of Gold,” is located about 80 kilometers from Srinagar. It is known for its scenic beauty, glaciers, and trekking trails. The Thajiwas Glacier and Vishansar Lake are popular tourist attractions in Sonmarg.

Kashmir is also known for its rich cultural heritage, including the famous Kashmiri handicrafts like shawls, carpets, and papier-mache products. The region is also known for its delicious cuisine, which includes dishes like rogan josh, yakhni, and wazwan.

However, Kashmir has faced political instability and conflict for many years, which has impacted tourism in the region. It is important to check the current travel guidelines and restrictions before planning a trip to Kashmir.

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A tour of Kashmir promises to be an unforgettable experience for any traveler. Here are some things you can expect from a Kashmir tour:

• Scenic beauty: Kashmir is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, including snow-capped mountains, lush green valleys, and crystal-clear lakes. Expect to be awed by the picturesque landscapes and breathtaking views of the region.
• Cultural heritage: Kashmir is home to a rich cultural heritage, which includes unique handicrafts, delicious cuisine, and colorful festivals. You can expect to explore local markets, try out traditional dishes, and witness cultural celebrations during your trip.
• Adventure activities: Kashmir offers a range of adventure activities, including skiing, snowboarding, trekking, river rafting, and more. Expect to have a lot of fun and excitement if you're interested in trying out any of these activities.
• Warm hospitality: The people of Kashmir are known for their warm hospitality and friendly nature. Expect to be welcomed with open arms and treated with kindness and respect during your trip.
• Historical monuments: Kashmir is home to several historical monuments and landmarks, which reflect the region's rich history and cultural heritage. Expect to visit places like the Mughal Gardens, Shankaracharya Temple, and Avantipur Ruins during your tour.

Day 1 Arrival in Srinagar

Arrive at Srinagar Airport and transfer to your hotel. Spend the afternoon exploring the city and visiting local markets. In the evening, enjoy a Shikara ride on Dal Lake and watch the sunset

Day 2 Srinagar - Gulmarg - Srinagar

After breakfast, take a day trip to Gulmarg, a popular ski resort town. Enjoy activities like skiing, snowboarding, and gondola rides. Return to Srinagar in the evening

Day 3 Srinagar - Sonmarg - Srinagar

After breakfast, take a day trip to Sonmarg, known as the “Meadow of Gold”. Enjoy activities like trekking, horse riding, and trout fishing. Return to Srinagar in the evening

Day 4 Srinagar - Pahalgam

After breakfast, drive to Pahalgam, a scenic hill station located along the Lidder River. On the way, visit the saffron fields and Avantipur Ruins. In Pahalgam, explore the local market and visit the famous Betaab Valley. Overnight stay in Pahalgam

Day 5 Pahalgam - Srinagar

After breakfast, drive back to Srinagar. Spend the day exploring the city on your own or visiting local attractions like the Mughal Gardens or Shankaracharya Hill. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

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For mountain lovers and the vertically inclined the Himalayas represent nothing less than the crowning apex of nature's grandeur. Here dramatic forested gorges rise to skylines of snow-capped glaciated peaks through a landscape that ranges from high-altitude desert to dripping rhododendron forest.

Home to some 50 million people, this is no alpine wilderness, but rather a vibrant mosaic of peoples, cultures and communities, criss-crossed by ancient trading and pilgrimage routes that offer their own unique inspiration. Test your mettle against some of the world's most audacious and dangerous roads, or set a more measured pace on a trek through yak pastures to prayer flag-strewn passes haunted by snow leopards and red pandas. Stretching in a 1550 mile-long arc (2500km) across Asia from Kashmir to Kathmandu , Lhasa to Ladakh , the Himalayan range is a big place. Focus your pilgrimage on one of these dream trips.

Ladakh – India's little Tibet

Hidden over high passes in an arid, largely treeless rain shadow, Ladakh is classic Trans Himalayan scenery: huge khaki-colored valleys and harsh rock walls brought alive by the occasional splash of irrigated green. Traditional Tibetan Buddhist culture remains intact here, with spectacularly located monasteries that burst into life during medieval masked dance festivals that have changed little in 500 years. Travelers should expect epic treks, sparkling high-altitude mountain lakes, and a well developed infrastructure with inexpensive guesthouses around the capital, Leh .

When to go: June to September.

Getting there: Daily flights from Delhi to Leh, or take the spectacular seasonal high roads over the Himalayas from Manali or Srinigar .

Suggested itinerary: Hire a jeep or an Enfield motorbike and drive out to ancient Hemis , Lamayuru and Thiksey monasteries, taking a side trip to the turquoise lake of Pangong Tso bordering Tibet ; afterwards, do a five-day homestay trek through the Markha Valley.

Off the beaten track alternative: Spiti , in neighboring Himachal Pradesh , has the same dramatic mountain scenery and monasteries but without the crowds. Trek from village to village with a local organization and overnight at the incredible monasteries of Dhankar and Tabo .

Tibet – roof of the world

The high Tibetan plateau is the rooftop of Asia, hidden from the Indian subcontinent behind the ramparts of the Great Himalaya. Despite Chinese-led modernization, Tibet 's great monasteries still hum with murmured mantras and the flicker of yak butter lamps. Sublime landscapes, ranging from rolling grasslands to high-altitude turquoise lakes, a vibrant Buddhist culture and the friendly and resilient Tibetan people are the highlights here, as are the views of Everest's North Face – miles better than anything you'll see in Nepal.

When to go: Mid-May to September.

Getting there: Flights to Lhasa from  Chengdu , Beijing and many other cities in China , or take the world's highest train from China to Lhasa.

Suggested itinerary: Join a tour for the seven- to ten-day overland trip from Lhasa to Kathmandu, stopping at the incredible multistory stupa (structure containing Buddhist relics) at Gyantse and the spectacular medieval monastery at Sakya.

Off the beaten track alternative:  Complete a rugged three-day trek around Asia's most sacred peak, Mt Kailash , in remote Western Tibet, and then visit the incredible Kashmiri-influenced art of Tsaparang and the Guge Kingdom, hidden deep in the weirdly eroded desert gorges of the Sutlej Valley. Paved roads and an airport outside Ali make the two-week trip much less arduous than it used to be, though you still have to hire transport and a guide through an agency in Lhasa or Kathmandu.

Nepal – a trekker's paradise

The best way to experience the mountains is on foot, and Himalayan treks just don't get any more spectacular or convenient than in Nepal . Follow mountain paths past lines of spinning prayer wheels and charming stone Sherpa or Tamang villages to the foot of jaw-dropping 8000m peaks like Annapurna or Everest, safe in the knowledge that at the end of the day you’re guaranteed a cozy bed and hot dinner. Add on a visit to the medieval cities of the Kathmandu Valley , once a Himalayan artistic powerhouse.

When to go: March, April, October, November.

Getting there: Fly to Kathmandu and hop on a domestic flight to Lukla for the Everest region. Pokhara is the launch pad for treks in the Annapurna region.

Suggested itinerary: To trek to Everest Base Camp you need a minimum of 14 days, but we recommend adding on a four day side visit to the stunning mountain lakes of the Gokyo valley. Factor in ample time to acclimatize.

Off the beaten track alternative: The 17-day walk around Manaslu is possibly Nepal's greatest teahouse trek (you stay in lodges along the way), or go camping expedition-style on an epic three-week trip to the Dolpo or Kanchenjunga regions.

Bhutan – the last Shangri-la

As the last surviving great Himalayan kingdom, Bhutan has an otherworldly air that seems rooted in another age. Traditional dress is the norm everywhere, old-growth forest carpets the majority of the countryside and remote Himalayan peoples like the Layaps and Brokpas live a life largely untouched by the modern age. Simply put, Bhutan is like nowhere on earth. The catch? The fixed minimum daily rate of US$250 per person is mandatory, although this does include transport, meals, guide and accommodation.

When to go: March, April, September, October.

Getting there: Fly to Paro from Delhi or Bangkok, or drive overland from neighboring India.

Suggested itinerary: Explore the delightful Paro Valley and its iconic Tiger's Nest Hermitage  (Taktshang Goemba) before driving to the little-visited Haa Valley, the tiny capital of Thimphu and the sensual fortress-monastery of Punakha. Schedule your visit around one of Bhutan's colorful tsechus (monastic festivals).

Off the beaten track alternative: The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Mustang in Nepal also comes with a hefty daily permit cost (US$500 per person), though you'll get a chance to explore centuries-old Tibetan architecture and may even gain an audience with the king.

This article was first published Apr 1, 2013 and updated Jan 28, 2021.

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Route; MANALI LOCAL SIGHT SEEING   

After breakfast leave for local sightseeing of Manali "HADIMBA TEMPLE" Built in 1553 with a superbly crafted four tiered pagoda roof, it is famous for its exquisitely carved door way . "CLUB HOUSE" The Club House with its comprehensive facilities that include a roller skating rink, an auditorium, billiards rooms, a library, a bar and restaurant makes wonderful outing for the day." Tibetan Monastery, Van Vihar, and "VASHIST" Well known for its hot springs. There are old temples dedicated to the sage Vashisth and to Lord Rama.

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Solang Valley in Manali is located at a distance of 13 kms in a side valley at the top of the Kullu valley is a splendid valley between Solang village and Beas Kund. Solang valley offers the view of glaciers and snow capped mountains and peaks. Solang Valley has fine ski slopes. The Mountaineering Institute of Manali has installed a ski lift for training purpose. Located here is a hut and guest house of the Mountaineering and Allied sports Institute, Manali. Now a few hotels have also come up. The winter skiing festival is organized in Solang Valley. Skiing and Paragliding are two main activities are organized here. Apart from this many other adventure sports are available like Zorbing, Horse riding & Snow Motor Bikes riding etc.Back to hotel and night stay there.

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This day after breakfasts proceed for in and around sightseeing of Kufri,

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Evening free to stroll in the famous shopping place of Shimla town – " The Mall & THE RIDGE" This large open space in the heart of town presents excellent views of the mountain ranges. Shimla's landmarks - the neo- gothic structure of Christ Church and the neo - Tudor library building - are worth seeing. Over night at hotel.

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Ridge, Shimla Overview

• Located in the heart of the 'British Summer Capital' - Shimla , The Ridge is a wide open street located on the side of mall road. The Ridge has everything, from shops selling some exclusive artifacts to the spectacular view of the snow-capped mountain ranges set against an organist hued sky. It is famous for a lot of things, but best known for shopping. This place is a delight for all kinds of tourists, and the old British establishments beckon visitors from all over to this centre of the beautiful hill station.
• The Ridge is not just a market place but also the social hub of the city. This wide open space is thronged by locals and nature enthusiasts as well as travelers bored of the sightseeing. The road is lined with cafes, bars, boutiques, shops and restaurants attracting the huge crowd that visit the famous Mall Road . It runs from east to west on the side of the Mall Road and connects it to the famous Scandal Point on the west end. On the east end, it is connected to the Lakkar Bazaar , which is the most famous wooden crafts market in Shimla. The Ridge is the most recognised face of Shimla. It is often the most photographed part of the hill station covered with pine, firs, Himalayan Oak and Rhododendron Shimla's rich past is evident from the Gothic buildings standing in this part of the town. Visiting The Ridge will surely leave you impressed if you are interested in history and architecture. If not, you can always take home your photos set in the spectacular beauty of Shimla, juxtaposed against the snow dusted mountains, leaving your friends and family in awe!

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After breakfast Check-out from hotel and leave for Dharmshala. On the way view of snow covered dhauladhar range, Mechlodganj and amazing view of hills. Overnight stay at hotel at Dharmshala enjoy your dinner and take rest.

Route: DHARAMSHALA SIGHTSEEING AND DEPART TO DALHOUSIE 

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After breakfast Check-out from Hotel and leave for local sightseeing of Dharamshala and later leaver for Dalhousie.

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In western Himachal Pradesh, the hill station of Dalhousie is full of old world charm and holds lingering echos of the Raj era. It covers an area of 14 sq. km. and is built on five hills - Kathlog, Patreyn, Tehra, Bakrota and Balun. It is named after the British governor General of the 19th century, Lord Dalhousie. The town's average height is 2036 m, and is surrounded by varied vegetation - pines, deodars, oaks and flowering rhododendron. Dalhousie has charming colonial architecture, including some beautiful churches. Its location presents panoramic views of the plains and like a long silver line, the river Ravi twists and turns below Dalhousie. The spectacular snow-covered Dhauladhar mountains are also visible form this enchanting town  

Route: DALHOUSIE-KHAJIYAR-DALHOUSIE 

Today, we proceed to Khajjiar. Khajjiar is part of the notified Kalatop – Khajjiar sanctuary. The Monal Pheasant, a bird which was fairly common till recent times has become relatively difficult to spot nowadays but this species can be spotted here. Overnight stay in Hotel .

Route; DALHOUSIE TO AMRITSAR VIA WAGA BORDER 

JOURNEY DISTANCE:-198.5 KM

JOURNET TIME:-04-05 HRS

After breakfast Check-out from hotel and proceed to Amritsar. On the way you visit Wagha Border. And in evening proceed to Golden Temple.

Check-in at Hotel in Amritsar and enjoy your dinner and take rest.

Route; AMRITSAR TO DELHI  

JOURNEY DISTANCE:-449.8 KM

This day after breakfast check out from Hotel proceed toward Delhi Our Driver will drop you at Delhi Airport/Railway station to catch onwards train/flight. Back to home with sweet memories............... 

Carry back beautiful memories of the Trip!!!!

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Fact check: Image claiming to show the Himalayas from space is digital artwork

The claim: An image shows the Himalayas from space 

A photo that purportedly shows the view of the Himalayas from space is drawing attention on social media. 

“This is what the Himalayas look like from space!” read the caption of a Sept. 4 Instagram photo from the page Astronomy basics that accumulated more than 1,000 likes before being deleted on Sept. 8. “This image was taken from space. The Himalayas, or Himalaya are a mountain range in Asia separating the plains of the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau.” 

The photo was also shared to Twitter on Aug. 31 in a post with more than 11,800 likes. The account credited NASA for the photo. 

“The Himalayas from the International Space Station,” one Facebook user wrote along with the photo on June 3. 

But the photo in question was not captured in space. It is a work of digital art.

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Astronomy basics told USA TODAY it removed the post to "make sure people don't misread it." The Facebook and Twitter users did not return a request for comment. 

Photo is 3D computer artwork 

The image circulating online was created by graphic designer Christoph Hormann and published on his website Views of the Earth: Artificial Images of Our Real Planet. 

Hormann told USA TODAY via email that he created the visualization in 2006 using data recorded by satellites from space, "but it is not a photo taken from space."

His  website says  the images are generated with a method different from the one used by programs such as Google Earth and NASA World Wind. Hormann says his technique of ray tracing allows for higher quality and more realistic renderings. 

The computer-generated image also appears on Science Photo Library , a stock photography website, with the caption, “Himalaya, 3D computer artwork, viewed at an altitude of 39 kilometers”

Social media users who shared the photo online cropped out the original watermark and rotated the image. 

NASA shared an authentic photo of the Himalayas taken from the International Space Station to Instagram on Dec. 15, 2020, and wrote, “The snow-covered Himalayan Mountains are in splendid view in this enhanced, long-exposure image taken by a crew member aboard the @iss.”

More recently, NASA astronaut and space station flight engineer Mark T. Vande Hei  shared an image of the Himalayas from the International Space Station to Twitter on June 2. 

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Our rating: False

Based on our research, we rate FALSE the claim that an image shows the Himalayas from space. The photo is a computer-generated image created by a graphic designer. 

Our fact-check sources: 

• Views of the Earth: artificial images of our real planet, accessed Sept. 8, The Himalaya in Nepal
• Views of the Earth: artificial images of our real planet, accessed Sept. 8, About this Site
• Science Photo Library, accessed Sept. 8, Himalayas, 3D computer artwork 
• NASA, Dec. 15, 2020, Instagram post
• Mark T. Vande Hei, June 2, Tweet
• The Quint, June 16,  3D Image of Himalayas Passed off as a Real Picture of the Mountain
• Tech Radar, Aug. 20, 2019, What is ray tracing? The games, the graphic cards and everything else you need to know
• Christoph Hormann, Sept. 8, Email exchange with USA TODAY

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Boeing's Starliner to join exclusive spacecraft club with 1st astronaut launch today

The launch will mark just the sixth time ever that NASA astronauts have broken in a brand-new spacecraft.

Update, 9 p.m. EDT:  Boeing Starliner's launch has been scrubbed due to a valve issue on the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket. Here is the link to our scrub story .

Boeing's Starliner capsule will join a very exclusive club today (May 6), if all goes according to plan.

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket is set to launch Starliner and its two passengers, NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station today at 10:34 p.m. EDT (0234 GMT on May 7). You can watch the action live at Space.com , courtesy of NASA.

The liftoff will kick off Crew Flight Test (CFT), a roughly 10-day shakeout cruise to the International Space Station (ISS) that will be Starliner's first-ever astronaut mission. Such crewed debuts to Earth orbit have happened just five times in American history, as NASA chief Bill Nelson noted during a press briefing on Friday (May 3).

"So, you think of it: The first time [NASA astronauts] have flown on a new spacecraft started with Mercury, then with Gemini, then with Apollo , then space shuttle, then Dragon and now Starliner," Nelson said. "So it is a historical day; it's a wonderful day."

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Dragon is the capsule built by SpaceX , which, like Boeing, won a contract from NASA's Commercial Crew Program back in 2014 to carry agency astronauts to and from the ISS. 

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The goal was to get at least one American crewed vehicle up and running as soon as safely possible in the wake of the space shuttle 's 2011 retirement, which left NASA completely dependent on Russian Soyuz spacecraft for crewed transportation services to and from the ISS.

SpaceX launched its version of CFT, called Demo-2 , in May 2020. Elon Musk 's company has since completed seven operational astronaut missions to the station, and it's in the middle of its eighth, which launched in March . As that record shows, SpaceX has proven to be a reliable and prolific partner for NASA. But the agency is still excited to get a second American astronaut taxi online, given how complex and demanding human spaceflight is. 

"This will give us that additional capability, because we always look for a backup," Nelson said. 

If all goes well with CFT, Starliner could launch its first contracted, six-month crewed mission to the ISS as soon as early 2025.

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—   Boeing Starliner astronauts conduct dress rehearsal ahead of May 6 launch (photos, video)

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CFT's launch will be historic in other ways as well. For example, it will be the first-ever astronaut liftoff for the venerable Atlas V, and the first crew-carrying mission for any member of the Atlas rocket family since May 15, 1963. On that day, an Atlas LV-3B launched Faith 7 , the final mission of the Mercury program, which sent NASA astronaut Gordon Cooper into orbit for 34 hours and 20 minutes.

Nelson also noted another special aspect of tonight's liftoff: It will mark the first time since the May 1968 launch of Apollo 7 that a crewed mission leaves Earth from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (or, in its former incarnation, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station).

Many astronaut missions have lifted off from Florida's Space Coast since then, including those flown by NASA's space shuttle and SpaceX's Dragon. But those flights all launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center , which is next door to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

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Michael Wall is a Senior Space Writer with  Space.com  and joined the team in 2010. He primarily covers exoplanets, spaceflight and military space, but has been known to dabble in the space art beat. His book about the search for alien life, "Out There," was published on Nov. 13, 2018. Before becoming a science writer, Michael worked as a herpetologist and wildlife biologist. He has a Ph.D. in evolutionary biology from the University of Sydney, Australia, a bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona, and a graduate certificate in science writing from the University of California, Santa Cruz. To find out what his latest project is, you can follow Michael on Twitter.

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• JeffCross You're article says that the Starliner will join an elite cadre of spacecraft crewed by NASA astronauts in space. It has one easy to understand but glaring error- it will not be the sixth, but the seventh. You have forgotten the Lunar Lander of the Apollo program. A total of 19 astronauts flew in it for extended periods. The odd number is the result of Apollo 13 bringing the crew of 3 back to Earth. Then there was the Skylab, that should count as a spacecraft hosting astronauts, and there is the ISS. Now, if you get more specific and state that it is the 6th spacecraft to launch NASA astronauts into orbit, the Lunar Lander did that too, tho it launched from the Moon not Earth. Reply
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