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The moon landings, therefore, weren't just about exploration; they were about winning a geopolitical race. Once the U.S. achieved this goal, the motivation waned, and the Apollo program was abruptly canceled after Apollo 17 in 1972. Interestingly, several missions—like Apollo 18—were prepared but never flew and now reside in museums, symbols of a missed opportunity or a shift in priority.