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the oxygen in the oxygen tanks were stirred before heating, causing the explosion.
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When the first three astronauts visited the moon two went in the landing module what did the third astronaut do?
The first 3 astronauts to visit the moon were Frank Borman, James Lovell and Bill Anders on Apollo 8.There was no lunar module on the Apollo 8 flight. As the only rookie on the flight, Anders held the position of Lunar Module Pilot. His job was basically photographing the lunar surface.It was Anders who shot the famous Earthrise photo during the 4th orbit on Christmas Eve, 1968. The photo was taken with a Hassselblad camera using a 500mm telephoto lens. The earth would have been a tiny dot if he'd used the standard 80mm lens. The 500mm lens was used to shoot closeups of the lunar surface, while the 80mm lens gave lunar geologists a good overall view of the general geology of the area. Without a Lunar Module, all 3Apollo 8 astronautswere free to photograph possible Apollo landing sites and other sites of various scientific interest. They had trained for 2 years to fly a high earth orbital mission that would simulate a command module'sreturn to earth. Their mission was changed to a lunar orbit after the success of Apollo 7, 2 months before Apollo 8 lifted off for the moon. The sudden change and intense training that followed in those 2 months made it impossible for the astronauts to be properly trained lunar observers. They did however learn the names of the craters and basic formations over which they flew, so they would know what to photograph once they arrived in lunar orbit. TheCommand Module pilots that followed Apollo 8 to the moon (Apollo 10 through Apollo 17) did the same basic thing. They all followed different paths (orbits) around the moon photographing different portions of it for the scientists and for possible future landing sites.Beginning with the Apollo 15 flight, the Command Module pilot used the same reconnaissance cameras used by the high altitude aircrafts that fly around the earth.Their cameras were stationed outside the vehicle in a section of the Service Module.The Service Module, which provides oxygen, water and electricity to the Command Module sitsjust behind the Command Module. Ithides the heat sheild and must be jettisonned about an hour before splashdown. Because it is jettisonned, an astronaut must perform an Extra Vehicular Activity (spacewalk) to retrieve the film from those cameras.This was done during the return trip back to earth, a few hours after leaving lunar orbit. The Command Module Pilot (CMP) was also trained in lunar geology. He was not able to pick up rocks from the surface, but he was able to make very important scientific observations while flying 60 miles above the moon. Al Worden,the Apollo 15 CMP, noticed cinder cones in the area of Taurus Littrow. Cinder cones are signs of previous volcanic activity. Worden's report to the scientists back on earth led to Taurus Littrow being selected as the landing site for Apollo 17. During the second EVA, Astronaut Harrison Schmitt, found orange soilnear the rim ofShorty Crater. It was that orange soil that Worden saw from 60 miles above. Orange soil was basically dried magma, proving thatShorty Crater began life asa volcano. Those were the only volcanic rocks returned to earth by the Apollo astronauts. In addition to photographing and observing, the CMP was also responsible for many atmospheric and lunar magnetic experiments from orbit. For the most part, they were bussier than the 2 men who walked on the moon. In almost all cases, the CMP's lost more weight from lack of eating than the moonwalkers lost from walking on its surface.
Who led the second group to reach the south pole?
Captain Robert Falcon Scott led a team that reached the South Pole about one month after the first team, led by Roald Amundsen.
Have there been any space shuttle accidents?
There have have been two catastrophic ones: Challenger, and Columbia. Challenger had a damaged O-ring on one of the SRBs (solid rocket booster) which led to the explosion of the liquid fuel tank and the destruction of the shuttle just over a minute after launch. Columbia broke apart on re-entry due to a damaged heat shield tile which was struck by a piece of insulation on take-off.
Who led the moon landing mission?
Cicero
Why was the space shuttle program cancelled?
The Space Shuttle program lasted 30 years, one of the longest space programs in history. The completion of construction of the International Space Station led The United States Congress to direct NASA to focus it's efforts beyond Low Earth Orbit. Initially this took the form of the Constellation program which was later canceled with only the Orion, later named Multi-Purpose Crew Module retained from that program.
What event led to the outbreak of the war?
explosion of the ship the Maine they blamed spian
What event led the to japanese to invade the chinese province of manchuria?
The Japanese staged an explosion at a railroad yard and blamed it on the Chinese. -- NovaNet answer
What event led to the Japanese to invade the Chinese province of Manchuria?
The Japanese staged an explosion at a railroad yard and blamed it on the Chinese. -- NovaNet answer
Which event led to the spanish-american war?
The Cuban Independence movement, the de Lome letter and the mysterious explosion and sinking of the USS Maine.
What rocket on Apollo 13 stopped working midway?
Approximately 2 days into the mission, Apollo 13's Lunar Service Module (engine and systems to service the Lunar Command Module an take it and the Lunar Excursion Module to the Moon) suffered a catastrophic Oxygen tank explosion in O2 tank number 2 (as a result of a inexpensive part malfunction) which ultimately led to the loss of all onboard oxygen and electrical power provided by it. With no other options, the astronauts used the LEM to survive the next few days back to Earth. They were able to take a photo of the LSM just after detaching it from the Command Module and prior to re-entry and splashdown. The picture shows one side of the craft seriously damaged from accident.
What event led to the constitutional convention?
The event that led to the constitutional convention, was the articles of confederation
What mission did Alan Shepard lead in 1971?
In 1971, Alan Shepard led the Apollo XIV mission to the moon along with Command Module Pilot Stuart Roosa, and Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell. It was the eighth such mission of its kind and lasted for nine days, 1 minute and 58 seconds.
What mission Alan Shepard lead in 1971?
In 1971, Alan Shepard led the Apollo XIV mission to the moon along with Command Module Pilot Stuart Roosa, and Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell. It was the eighth such mission of its kind and lasted for nine days, 1 minute and 58 seconds.
What are the new technologies used in farming?
farming improvements led to availability of more food which led to population explosion.
What was a major event that led to World War 1?
The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand was a major event that led to WW1
What war did the explosion on Maine lead to which war?
The explosion of pre-dreadnought Maine led to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War.
Who led to this event battle of Yorktown?
George Washington led the battle
