Lunar Lander Pads
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Installed in 2009 in support of the X PRIZE Lunar Lander Challenge, the three 30' diameter pads are named "Tranquility Base" in honor of the 40th anniversary of man's first landing on the moon.
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_Lander_Challenge
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Coordinates: 32°56'37"N 106°55'20"W
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