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Jul 2024
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The Moth Podcast: Moon Landing Anniversa...

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In this special episode, we celebrate the 55th anniversary of the moon landing with some of our favorite stories all about space. Hosted by educator, storyteller, and astronaut Leland Melvin, we'll visit NASA training camp, the Hubble telescope, Pluto, and everywhere in between.Host:Leland MelvinStorytellers:Mike Massimino details his high stakes mission to ... Show More
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