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How many years did the first moon landing computers stay in service?

About 14 years

Background

The Apollo Guidance Computer was in use from 1966 to 1980. Its computing power was far below that of a simple pocket calculator today. Still, it brought twelve astronauts safely to the moon. Proof that good software matters more than strong hardware.

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