The Astronaut Monument, Húsavík
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The Astronaut Monument is a monument commemorating the training of Apollo astronauts in northern Iceland in 1965 and 1967. It is located outside the Exploration Museum in Húsavík, and contains the names of 32 Apollo astronauts who were sent to Iceland for training in geology for crewed lunar missions. Fourteen of the trainee astronauts later flew to the Moon, and seven of those conducted geology work on the lunar surface. ()
Coordinates: 66°2'52"N, 17°20'40"W
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to The Astronaut Monument?
Nearby attractions include The Exploration Museum, Húsavík (1 min walk), Húsavík Whale Museum, Húsavík (4 min walk), Húsavíkurkirkja, Húsavík (5 min walk), Safnahúsið Á Húsavík, Húsavík (6 min walk).
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