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Ep.05 The fourth astronaut

13 Minutes to the Moon

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Pioneering Aircraft Instrumentation to Space Control Systems

Explore the origins of the MIT Instrumentation Laboratory and the impact of Charles Stark Trapper on aircraft instrumentation during World War II. Delve into the innovative journey towards creating the world's first digital flight control system for Project Apollo post-Apollo era.

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