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A photo of Buzz Aldrin, taken by fellow astronaut Neil Armstrong during their historic moon landing in 1969, has become symbolic of U.S. achievements in space exploration.

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It was one small step taken 45 years ago. Around the world, eyes were collectively riveted to grainy pictures on a television screen while others gazed up at the sky in wonder and awe.

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