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However, Apollo 12 almost became a disaster which — after ... But less than a minute after launch something happened that could have been a disaster. Lightning struck the vehicle.

Kennedy’s challenge to land a man on the moon in 1969 a reality. They flocked to the Apollo program for many reasons. Some relished the idea of exploring new worlds. Others were inspired by a ...