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The whole program was named after the god Apollo, not just Apollo 13.

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Why is spacecraft Apollo 13 named after the god Apollo?

All the Apollo missions where named after Apollo not just 13. But the reason being is that he was the God of the Sun, Light and Knowledge. And the Apollo missions were all about collect data on the moon


Is the spacecraft Apollo 13 named after the god Apollo?

Yes, the spacecraft Apollo 13 was named after the Greek god Apollo, known for being the god of light, music, and healing. The Apollo program, which included Apollo 13, was named after Apollo because he was associated with the sun and light, symbolizing the project's goal of shining light on the unknown mysteries of space.


Which planet is named for the Roman god Apollo?

There is a Greek and a Roman god named Apollo. There is no planet named after Apollo, unless you know of the Apollo planet that no one knows about yet.


Was the Apollo cinemas named after the spacecraft Apollo 8?

No. Both the Apollo cinemas and the Apollo space craft were named after the Greek God Apollo.


Why was the spacecraft Apollo 13 named after the god Apollo?

Because, Apollo is the God of the sun, and Diana is the goddess of the moon. They probably just chose Apollo because they thought it had more of a ring to it.By, Devin,A very smart little 6th grader :)


Which god was the sun named after?

Apollo


Why was Apollo 13 named?

It was the 13th flight of the Apollo Program.


Why is the Greek god Apollo named Apollo?

because apollo means sun or shine


What was the Apollo 13 module name?

It must be Aquarius.


Why was Apollo 13 named that?

The mission was named Apollo 13 because it was the 13th mission in the Apollo program lineup. The number 13 was traditionally considered unlucky, but NASA continued the mission numbering sequence as planned.


Was number 13 considered before or after Apollo 13 failed?

Apollo 13 was named for the third moon landing by N.A.S.A.


Why named Apollo 13?

Because it was the thirteenth module to be launched in the Apollo series.