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lunar excursion module

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lunar excursion module
n.
A spacecraft designed to transport astronauts from a command module orbiting the moon to the lunar surface and back. Also called lunar module.
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Noun1.lunar excursion modulelunar excursion module - a spacecraft that carries astronauts from the command module to the surface of the moon and back
LEM, lunar module
ballistic capsule, space vehicle, spacecraft - a craft capable of traveling in outer space; technically, a satellite around the sun


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