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How many pounds of moon rocks did NASA obtain?
NASA's first lunar landing mission, Apollo 11, returned nearly 21 kilograms (50 pounds) of lunar material to Earth. Apollo missions 11, 12, 14, 15, 16 and 17 all together returned a total of 382 kilograms (842 pounds) of lunar samples.
How heavy is a lunar rover vehicle?
The lunar rovers used in the Apollo missions, such as the Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle, weighed about 460 pounds (210 kilograms).
What was the Apollo lunar module name?
The Apollo lunar module's name was Eagle. On July 20, 1969, the first lunar manned landing occurred in the Eagle and the crew returned back to Earth 4 days later.
Who was the lunar module pilot on Apollo 13?
The lunar module pilot on Apollo 13 was Astronaut Fred Haise, Jr. Apollo 13 lifted off on April 11, 1970 and returned on April 17, 1970. The crew spent time in the lunar module due to the oxygen vent not working.
Name of space shuttle which landed on the moon?
No Space Shuttles landed on the moon. Apollo capsules with lunar landing module went to the moon. The Apollos stayed in lunar orbit while the landing modules descended to the moon and then returned to the Apollo capsule. The capsules then returned to earth. Apollos 8 and 10 went into lunar orbit but returned without landing by design. The first Apollo mission to reach the moon, and land, was Apollo 11. Apollos 12, 14, 15, 16, and 17 also landed on the moon and returned. Apollo 13 had an emergency, flew around the moon, and returned safely to earth.
How many pounds of moon rocks did NASA obtain?
NASA's first lunar landing mission, Apollo 11, returned nearly 21 kilograms (50 pounds) of lunar material to Earth. Apollo missions 11, 12, 14, 15, 16 and 17 all together returned a total of 382 kilograms (842 pounds) of lunar samples.
How heavy is a lunar rover vehicle?
The lunar rovers used in the Apollo missions, such as the Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle, weighed about 460 pounds (210 kilograms).
What was the Apollo lunar module name?
The Apollo lunar module's name was Eagle. On July 20, 1969, the first lunar manned landing occurred in the Eagle and the crew returned back to Earth 4 days later.
Was Apollo the first manned mission to return the first sample from another planetary body to the earth?
Yes, the first sample of another planetary object returned was by Apollo 11 in July, 1969. The Apollo 11 crew brought back nearly 50 pounds of lunar soil and rocks.
Who was the lunar module pilot on Apollo 13?
The lunar module pilot on Apollo 13 was Astronaut Fred Haise, Jr. Apollo 13 lifted off on April 11, 1970 and returned on April 17, 1970. The crew spent time in the lunar module due to the oxygen vent not working.
Name of space shuttle which landed on the moon?
No Space Shuttles landed on the moon. Apollo capsules with lunar landing module went to the moon. The Apollos stayed in lunar orbit while the landing modules descended to the moon and then returned to the Apollo capsule. The capsules then returned to earth. Apollos 8 and 10 went into lunar orbit but returned without landing by design. The first Apollo mission to reach the moon, and land, was Apollo 11. Apollos 12, 14, 15, 16, and 17 also landed on the moon and returned. Apollo 13 had an emergency, flew around the moon, and returned safely to earth.
How many pounds of lunar rocks were brought back on Apollo 11?
Apollo 11 (AS-506)This was the first lunar landing mission and included the crew members Armstrong, Collins, and Aldrin. Mission Duration: approximately 8 days - 195 hr 18 min 35 sec. Moon rock sample mass returned: 21.7 kgconverted to lbs: 47.8
How many pounds of rocks were brought back from the Apollo missions?
842 pounds (382 kg) combined total from all Apollo missions.
When did the Apollo 13 crew die?
No the Apollo 13 astronauts were not killed , they returned to the earth in the lunar module.
How many Apollo mission have occurred?
1. Apollo 7: Low Earth Orbit 2. Apollo 8: Lunar Orbit 3. Apollo 9: Low Earth Orbit 4. Apollo 10: Lunar Orbit 5. Apollo 11: Lunar Landing 6. Apollo 12: Lunar Landing 7. Apollo 13: Lunar flyby (aborted landing) 8. Apollo 14: Lunar Landing 9. Apollo 15: Lunar Landing 10. Apollo 16: Lunar Landing 11. Apollo 17: Lunar Landing
What was the nickname of the Apollo 11 lunar module?
The lunar module of Apollo 11 was called Eagle.
How was the lunar module used during the flight or Apollo 13?
The lunar module (LM) on Apollo 13 was intended for landing on the moon, but it became a lifeboat for the crew after an oxygen tank explosion. The LM provided a habitable environment for the crew as they looped around the moon and returned to Earth.
