TECHNOLOGYAug 1 · 14:00 UTCSPACE.COMHanneke Weitering

On this day in space! Aug. 1, 1968: NASA ends production of Saturn V moon rocket

NASA ended production of the Saturn V moon rocket on August 1, 1968. The event marks a historical milestone in space exploration.

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