AMERICA`S FIRST CLOSE-UP LUNAR
PHOTOS
VM
RANGER VII
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JULY 28, 1964. Ranger VII reached
the moon on July 31 taking more than
4,300 photos before it impacted
in Mare Cognitum. It took the
last picture only 1,000 feet
from the impact point.
FM
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Latin
Engraver
(FM) Franklin Mint (The Franklin Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-2003)