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The Apollo spacecraft were not America's first craft.
From NASA's publication Origin of NASA NamesAPOLLO. In July 1960 NASA was preparing to implement its long-range plan beyond Project Mercury and to introduce a manned circumlunar mission project-then unnamed-at the NASA/Industry Program Plans Conference in Washington. Abe Silverstein, Director of Space Flight Development, proposed the name "Apollo" because it was the name of a god in ancient Greek mythology with attractive connotations and the precedent for naming manned spaceflight projects for mythological gods and heroes had been set with Mercury.1 Apollo was god of Archery, prophecy, poetry, and music, and most significantly he was god of the sun. In his horse-drawn golden chariot, Apollo pulled the sun in its course across the sky each day.2 NASA approved the name and publicly announced "Project Apollo" at the July 28-29 conference.3
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What was the name of the American spaceships used in the trips to the moon?
The program was called Apollo, and the missions designated with a number. Apollo 11 was the first to land on the moon. The command and lunar modules were all given different names by their crews.
What was Paul Revere's first born name?
Apollos Revoire
What is the first American pie called?
The first American Pie was called "American Pie".
What did the apollos flight give scientist first hand knowledge of?
The moon
What was the first American locomotive called?
First American locomotive called - Camelback Locomotive 1853www
How many privately owned spaceships are currently in existence?
There is no record of all the privately owned spaceships currently in existence. However, the first privately owned spacecraft, the SpaceX's Dragon was launched in 2010.
When did the first mgp scooters come out?
1634 is the first year they came out they were first made from spaceships and they could fly over boobs
What was Americans first government called?
The first American government was called a confederation.
Who is the first African American American?
i am reading a book that is true, it is called Eligah. Eligah is the first African american born free!
Where was spaceship invented?
Spaceships were invented in various countries around the world, primarily in the United States and Russia. The concept of spaceships evolved from the development of rocket technology during the mid-20th century, with significant contributions from scientists and engineers in both countries. The first successful manned spaceflights were conducted by the Soviet Union's Vostok program and later by NASA's Mercury and Apollo programs.
Who is often called the first civilized American?
Benjamin Franklin :)
What was the first holiday celebrated by the American colonists called?
Thanksgiving
