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Our World: Simple Machines - Here and In Space

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Simple machines are all around us and help make our work easier. When simple machines are combined, a compound machine is created. Learn about NASA's compound machine, the lunar crane, and the simple machines it contains to make work easier in Our World.

Published on: April 09, 2020

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