Apollo 11 guidance computer bug discovered in original code

Apollo 11 guidance computer bug discovered in original code

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Researchers found an undocumented flaw in the Apollo Guidance Computer's assembly code that could have caused issues during lunar descent. The discovery highlights how even mission-critical software written decades ago can harbor surprises when examined closely—a reminder that thorough code review matters regardless of era or stakes.

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