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Saturn V stage separation

First stage of the Saturn V rocket as it separates

This Apollo 11 image shows the first stage (S-1C) of the Saturn V rocket as it separates from the second (S-II) and third (SIVB) stages. This separations occurred at am altitude of 61 km.

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