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Lunar Module (Falcon)

The Lunar Module, known as "Falcon," was part of NASA's Apollo missions to the Moon during the 1960s and 70s. It was a spacecraft designed specifically for landing on the lunar surface and returning astronauts to the Command Module orbiting above. Falcon had two main parts: the descent stage for landing and the ascent stage for returning to the Command Module. It played a crucial role in facilitating human exploration of the Moon, enabling astronauts to walk on its surface, conduct experiments, and collect samples, ultimately marking a significant achievement in space exploration.