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Space, and the Lunar surface, are a vacuum. There is no air, so no need to streamline the craft to prevent air friction.
Another thing a lot of people don't know. here on earth, as a rocket climbs, it seems to be on top of a pillar of fire. That is because the air around the rocket exhaust doesn't get out of the way fast enough for the exhaust to expand.
In space, there is no air to hold a column of exhaust together, so the exhaust sprays out widely. This is one of the reasons that no Apollo lander dug a crater beneath itself. What exhaust was still coming out was too widespread, too high above the surface... and the surface consisted of hard rock under a thin layer of dust. It would be like expecting a leaf blower to tear holes in your sidewalk!
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Why can't you see the Moon lander on the Moon?
The Moon is much too far away to see anything as small as the lander.
How Does The Moon Lander Landed On The Moon?
The moon had no atmosphere thus using parachute for deceleration is not possible. The moon lander deceleration is entirely depend on thruster to counter moon gravity until touchdown.
Who was the first moon lander?
Mae jenson
What is the difference between an orbiter and a lander?
The answer is in the question.An orbiter orbitsA lander lands.Basically an orbit will orbit the planet/moon while the lander lands on the surface.
Can you see the lunar lander on the moon?
No you can not see it with your naked eye.
What the moon lander does?
The moon lander manages the data bases of NASA after taking readings at the site
Why can't you see the Moon lander on the Moon?
The Moon is much too far away to see anything as small as the lander.
What are the release dates for Moon Lander - 1980 VG?
Moon Lander - 1980 VG was released on: USA: 1980
How Does The Moon Lander Landed On The Moon?
The moon had no atmosphere thus using parachute for deceleration is not possible. The moon lander deceleration is entirely depend on thruster to counter moon gravity until touchdown.
Who was the first moon lander?
Mae jenson
What is the difference between an orbiter and a lander?
The answer is in the question.An orbiter orbitsA lander lands.Basically an orbit will orbit the planet/moon while the lander lands on the surface.
What is the structure in Washington with a piece of moon rock built into it?
the moon lander stand
Is a lander a satellite?
A lander is a space vehicle that is designed to land on other celestial body especially the Moon and the other planet.
What sea on the moon did the Eagle lander land on?
sea of Tranquility
Can you see the lunar lander on the moon?
No you can not see it with your naked eye.
The third man who stayed inside the appolo 11 lunar lander?
the lunar lander only held two people there was no third person in the lunar lander, Mike Collins orbited the moon while neil Armstrong and buzz Aldrin landed on the moon.
What was the speed of the luner lander at the desent to the moonr?
The speed of the Lunar lander at the descent to Moon 260 nautical miles per second.
