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What was the main purpose of the second stage of the Saturn V rocket?
Propelling spacecraft to the Moon
Lunar landing
Re-entry into Earth's atmosphere
Orbiting Earth
Answer
The second stage of the Saturn V rocket, built by North American Aviation, was responsible for propelling the Apollo spacecraft towards the Moon. After the first stage separated, the second stage ignited its engines to accelerate the spacecraft to the speed required for a lunar trajectory. This stage played a critical role in the success of the Apollo Moon missions.
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