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Moon phase for June 22

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65 years ago, in 1960:

SOLRAD 1, the world's first orbiting astronomical observatory, and GRAB 1, America's first intelligence satellite, are launched together.


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52 years ago, in 1973:

The three Skylab 2 astronauts become the first space station occupants ever to return safely to Earth.


49 years ago, in 1976:

Salyut 5, third and last of a series of the highly classified Almaz military space station program, is launched.


47 years ago, in 1978:

James W. Christy discovers Pluto's largest moon, Charon.


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