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Apollo 11 navigated using a combination of methods. Primarily, it relied on a radio signal between Earth and the spacecraft for real-time navigation data. Additionally, the crew had a backup method that used a sextant and a guidance computer. They took measurements of the angle between Earth's horizon (or the Moon's) and a chosen star. This information allowed the computer to determine their state vector, which is essential for accurately navigating to the right place around the lunar far side from where they could enter lunar orbit.
Muhammad Abdullah
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∙ 14y agoIt didn't navigate it never left the earth :-) lol
No seriously did you mean how did the astronauts navigate the Apollo 11 ?
I'm pretty sure it had an internal guidance system, similar in power to today's calculators, or so Ive heard
you can find out more about it here
http:/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer
Also they used a lunar star chart to determine their exact position on the moon
http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20090717/FREE/907179989
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What was the Apollo 11 shuttle called?
First of Apollo 11 was not a Shuttle craft, as it mot at all reusable. It is called the apollo 11 after the other Apollo starting with Apollo 7.
Who invented Apollo 11?
Apollo 11 was invented by N.A.S.A.
Who built the Apollo 11?
Apollo 11 was built by N.A.S.A.
Who organized the Apollo 11?
Apollo 11 was organized by N.A.S.A.
What colors was the Apollo 11?
Apollo 11 colors was silver.
What was the Apollo 11 mission called?
Apollo 11
Is Apollo 11 haunted?
No Apollo 11 was not haunted.
Why was Apollo 11 called Apollo 11?
Apollo 11 was named after the Apollo program, which aimed to land a person on the Moon and bring them safely back to Earth. The number 11 designates that it was the eleventh mission in the Apollo program's series of lunar missions.
What was the Apollo 11 shuttle called?
First of Apollo 11 was not a Shuttle craft, as it mot at all reusable. It is called the apollo 11 after the other Apollo starting with Apollo 7.
What was Apollo 11's spaceship named?
Apollo 11
Who launched Apollo 11?
N.A.S.A launched Apollo 11.
Who invented Apollo 11?
Apollo 11 was invented by N.A.S.A.
What colors was the Apollo 11?
Apollo 11 colors was silver.
Who organized the Apollo 11?
Apollo 11 was organized by N.A.S.A.
Who built the Apollo 11?
Apollo 11 was built by N.A.S.A.
When was the Apollo 11 used?
The Apollo 11 was launched in 1969.
Of the Apollo space missions 11 through 17 which ones landed on the moon?
Apollo 11 Apollo 12 Apollo 14 Apollo 15 Apollo 16 and Apollo 17
