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Old 14th Sep 2021, 14:22
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CargoLux Lunar Transit
Beautiful night last night. Caught this CargoLux 747 crossing the Moon.
Boeing 747-8R7(F) LX-VCN JFK to LUX 35,000ft 538kts
Photographed from Hilden, NS, Canada

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Great photo, Mudman!
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I wonder if the crew knew they were crossing the moon.
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Probably a NASA contract to pick up the discarded bits of Eagle, et al... leaving junk on the face of our nocturnal friend, tsk tsk...

Super pic Mudman!
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Fabulous and thank you for sharing
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Hi Mudman,

I sent you a PM. But the crew involved have been sent a copy of this picture and they appreciate it.
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