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NASA’s Lunar Landing Research Vehicle made its first flight in 1964

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NASA’s Lunar Landing Research Vehicle (LLRV) flew for the first time on Oct. 30, 1964, as a test platform for developing the techniques Apollo astronauts would need to land on the moon. Its first flight marked an early step in preparing crews for the final, low-altitude phase of lunar descent.

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  • The LLRV was built to help Apollo astronauts practice the challenging final phase of a lunar landing, translating the moon-landing objective into a testable flight-training problem.
  • Its first flight on Oct. 30, 1964, highlights the role of specialized research aircraft in reducing risk before crewed missions.

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