Episode 7 Saturn V: 1 ticket to the moon, please! - BIIRS Season 1 - a podcast by Anna and Henna

The very definition of "an oldy, but a goody!" The Saturn V holds a special place in the heart's of all rocket lovers. At the time of it's creation it was on the cusp of technical innovation and inspired many design aspects used in rocket's today! If you want to hear the story of the only rocket to bring astronauts to the moon, listen up!

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"Tyrant" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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