Name: Giant rocket projected on side of Washington Monument in honor of Apollo 11 anniversary
Uploaded: 7/17/2019 4:04:14 AM
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Description: To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, the National Air and Space Museum is projecting a full-size 363-foot Saturn V rocket on the Washington Monument during the evening hours this week, starting at 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

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