7 Space Missions That Shaped The History of Space

1. Apollo 11 (1969)

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2. Voyager Missions (1977)

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3. Hubble Space Telescope (1990)

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4. International Space Station (ISS) (1998-present)

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5. Mars Rovers (2004-present)

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6. New Horizons (2006)

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7. SpaceX Crew Dragon Demo-2 (2020)

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