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Why was the Apollo 11 launched?
The Americans launched the Apollo 11 mission because they were in the 'Space Race' with Russia, and they didn't want Russia to win.However, the Apollo 11 mission was in fact a hoax. Russia had the technology to actually put a man on the moon, but the money. For America, it was the other way round. So America said that they would put a man on the moon by 1970, and in 1969, they launched the crew into the air, but not actually on the moon.
Why did apollo 13 want to go to the moon?
Apollo 13 wanted to go to the moon as part of NASA's mission to land astronauts on its surface. The mission aimed to further NASA's space exploration goals and scientific research. However, due to an onboard explosion, the mission had to be aborted, and the crew had to focus on safely returning to Earth.
Did Buzz Aldrin want to be the first man on the moon?
Yes, Buzz Aldrin was aware that Neil Armstrong was designated to be the first person to walk on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission. Aldrin was the Lunar Module Pilot and accepted his role in the historic mission supporting Armstrong.
Why did you fake the moon landing?
I did not fake the moon landing. The moon landing was a real event that took place on July 20, 1969 when astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon as part of NASA's Apollo 11 mission.
What happend to Apollo 18?
Apollo 18 never flew. The Apollo program was originally scheduled for missions up through Apollo 20, but the last three missions were cancelled due to budget cuts, making Apollo 17 the final mission.
Was Michael Collins mad because he never landed on the moon?
He doesn't seem to have been. In his autobiography he claims to have felt that his role was as important as that of the other two. During the training for the Apollo 11 mission, he apparently stated that he didn't want to fly again, though Deke Slayton offered to put him back into the crew rotation, which would most likely have have put him as backup commander of Apollo 14 and commander of Apollo 17 (to clarify: the Apollo missions had three crew, the commander, the LMP, and the CMP. Collins was CMP for Apollo 11. Had he taken the offer, he would most likely have landed on the moon as part of the Apollo 17 mission.)
Why did Neil Armstrong want to be the first man to set foot on the moon out of three?
It was his duty as Mission Commander to go first and take the risks. Because he has now gone down in history as the first man on the moon and the other two astronauts on Apollo 11 are practically forgotten.
Was landing on the moon a hoax?
No, the moon landings were real. Another answer: Although many people do believe this, and some claim that they have evidence, I don't think that it is a hoax. Believe what you want, but it isn't.
Why did they want to start Apollo 11?
Apollo 11 was initiated as part of the United States' Apollo program, driven by a desire to fulfill President John F. Kennedy's 1961 goal of landing a human on the Moon and returning them safely to Earth before the end of the decade. This ambitious mission aimed to demonstrate U.S. technological superiority during the Cold War and the Space Race against the Soviet Union. Additionally, it sought to advance scientific understanding of the Moon and inspire future generations in space exploration.
Why did Michael Collins want to be alone on Apollo 11?
Michael Collins wanted to be alone in the command module during Apollo 11's landing on the Moon because he had crucial responsibilities to ensure the mission's success. His primary task was to pilot the module and remain in lunar orbit while Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin descended to the Moon’s surface in the lunar module. Collins needed to be ready to return the crew safely back to Earth if necessary.
What did Apollo 13 want to achieve on the mission?
Apollo 13 aimed to land on the Moon, specifically in the Fra Mauro highlands, as part of NASA's continued exploration efforts following the success of previous lunar missions. The crew planned to conduct scientific experiments, gather lunar samples, and further test technologies for future missions. However, after an oxygen tank explosion en route, the mission shifted focus to safely returning the astronauts to Earth, showcasing remarkable problem-solving and teamwork.
What has the author Alfred Merrill Worden written?
Alfred Merrill Worden has written: 'I want to know about a flight to the moon' -- subject(s): Juvenile literature, Project Apollo (U.S.), Space flight to the moon
