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A Brief Statistical Look at Apollo

A statistical analysis of Apollo 11–17 missions shows increased efficiency over time, measured by mission duration, lunar orbits, time on the Moon, and Moon rocks returned. Later missions (15–17) consistently outperformed earlier ones, confirming the research hypothesis.

· By Mathew Lewallen · 12 min read

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Updated on Aug 10, 2025