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Apollo-11 commander Neil Armstrong shakes hands with Secretary-General U. Thant after presenting to him a replica of the plaque left on the Moon. The ceremony took place recently at United Nations Headquarters in New York City. With Armstrong are ...
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The Apollo-8 Astronauts to Fly Around The Moon
The United States will launch three Astronauts to fly around the moon on December 21, 1968, from Cape Kennedy, Florida. The Apollo-8 Astronauts Frank Borman, James A. Lovell, Jr., and William A. Anders, if all goes according to schedule, will have...
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Apollo-8 commander Frank Borman poses with his wife Susan and sons Frederick (left) and Edwin in their home near the Manned Spacecraft Centre in Texas.—(IPS)
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The Gemini-12 spacecraft, with United States astronauts James Lovell and Edwin Aldrin aboard seconds before splashdown at the conclusion of the 4-day space mission, in the Atlantic Ocean recently (left photo). At right: The spacecraft safely down,...
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After the kiss - a hug. Yuri, with his back to the camera, is embraced by Olivia, who has an arm round his neck and her cheek against his. Out of a crowd in London darted a pretty girl... just as Space hero Yuri Gagarin was walking to his car. Sh...
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The People of Panadura Gathered in Large Numbers to Welcome Major Gagarin
The people of Panadura gathered in large numbers to welcome Major Gagarin yesterday. The picture shows Major Gagarin (back to camera) with Mr. Leslie Goonewardene, MP for Panadura, facing the crowd.
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The Souvenir Medal on the First Man Made Space Flight
The souvenir medal on the first man made space flight which is being made by the Dulevo Porcelain Factory on its right side bears a relief portrait of the Hero-Cosmonaut with inscription "Yuri Gagarin". On its left side, it has the Hammer and Sick...
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Ready For the Moon -- The three Apollo-15 crewmen appear confident before the start of their flight to the Moon. From left are James Irwin, Alfred Worden and David Scott.
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Unveiled: Opening of the New Water Scheme of Mahiyangana
Picture shows the Prime Minister declaring open the New Water Scheme of Mahiyangana. (Pix by Badulla Corr.)
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