NPR News: 04-11-2026 1AM EDT

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First astronauts to fly near the moon in over 50 years return safely, splashing down in the Pacific.
Mission flew 700,237 miles with pinpoint accuracy, landing within less than a mile of target.
Astronauts captured unprecedented photos of the moon's far side.
Vice President J.D

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Rick HenflingJ.D. VanceMatthew KranichPrasi MayengoLai QingdeXi Jinping

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