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The centerpiece of historic space exploration, the Saturn V rocket, exemplifies this concept. This monumental vehicle, responsible for transporting astronauts to the Moon and safely returning them to Earth, remains one of the most powerful rockets ever constructed. Its success underscores the importance of substantial fuel reserves, especially to reach lunar distances. The iconic liftoff of Apollo 11, with the countdown "liftoff, we have a lift off on Apollo 11," marked a pinnacle of human achievement driven by these engineering marvels.