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Of the 24 NASA astronauts who journeyed to the Moon during the Apollo program era of the 1960s and 1970s, only five are still alive today. These surviving pioneers represent a small and diminishing number of individuals who experienced the unique and historic achievement of walking on the lunar surface. Their continued existence serves as a living link to one of humanity’s greatest explorations and a testament to the courage and dedication required for such an extraordinary feat.
