Apollo Guidance Computer

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The Apollo Guidance Computer (AGC) is a digital computer produced for the Apollo program that was installed on board each Apollo command module (CM) and Apollo Lunar Module (LM).

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onboard navigation and control system for the Lunar Module
This computer provided the necessary guidance and control logic for the Lunar Module's complex descent and ascent maneuvers, including the famous 1201 and 1202 program alarms during Apollo 11.
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Critical onboard computing system for navigation
This computer provided real-time navigation and control for the Apollo spacecraft, essential for the precision required for the lunar landing.
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