Moon program of the 1960s and 1970s (6)

I believe the answer is:

apollo

(Other definitions for apollo that I've seen before include "Programme targeting satellite" , "US space program" , "Lad who's striking" , "handsome chap" , "Greek god; large European butterfly" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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