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A parachute requires the drag of the atmosphere to slow the descent. As there is no atmosphere on the Moon, a parachute would be as useful as a chocolate diaper (nappy).

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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.


Why is it a bad idea to land on the moon with a parachute?

It is not feasible to land on the moon with a parachute due to the lack of atmosphere to slow down the descent properly. Parachutes rely on air resistance, which is absent in the vacuum of space. Alternative landing methods, such as using retro rockets or lander legs, are required for safe moon landings.


Why a parachute would not be useful in landing on the moon?

Parachutes work because the resistance of the atmosphere slows them down.The moon has no atmosphere to speak of, therefore it would not impede the progress of a parachute. it would simply fall like a brick..Because there is or no air on moon parachutes need air to work. in other words a parachute on the moon would fall as fast as a block of leadActually there is gravity on the moon, but there is no air to slow the parachute down, and so it wouldn't make any difference to the falling speed.Parachutes need an atmosphere to work by causing air drag. The moon haven't got enough atmosphere for that to happen.


Why can't you see the Moon lander on the Moon?

The Moon lander is not visible on the Moon because of the vastness of the lunar surface. The lander is relatively small compared to the size of the Moon, making it hard to spot with the naked eye from a distance. Additionally, the lander's reflective surfaces may not stand out against the natural terrain of the Moon.


What would happen if you tried to parachute from a hovering spaceship on the moon?

A parachute requires air (or an atmosphere) to work. So the parachute would be useless and fall at the same rate as you. Depending on your height, you would probably sustain severe injury and die.

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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.


Why is it a bad idea to land on the moon with a parachute?

It is not feasible to land on the moon with a parachute due to the lack of atmosphere to slow down the descent properly. Parachutes rely on air resistance, which is absent in the vacuum of space. Alternative landing methods, such as using retro rockets or lander legs, are required for safe moon landings.


What the moon lander does?

The moon lander manages the data bases of NASA after taking readings at the site


Why a parachute would not be useful in landing on the moon?

Parachutes work because the resistance of the atmosphere slows them down.The moon has no atmosphere to speak of, therefore it would not impede the progress of a parachute. it would simply fall like a brick..Because there is or no air on moon parachutes need air to work. in other words a parachute on the moon would fall as fast as a block of leadActually there is gravity on the moon, but there is no air to slow the parachute down, and so it wouldn't make any difference to the falling speed.Parachutes need an atmosphere to work by causing air drag. The moon haven't got enough atmosphere for that to happen.


Why can't you see the Moon lander on the Moon?

The Moon lander is not visible on the Moon because of the vastness of the lunar surface. The lander is relatively small compared to the size of the Moon, making it hard to spot with the naked eye from a distance. Additionally, the lander's reflective surfaces may not stand out against the natural terrain of the Moon.


Would you need a parachute on the moon?

It would be better to say that a parachute would be completely useless on the moon. The moon has no atmosphere so a parachute would not slow you down. And yes, you would need to slow down to land safely. The moon's gravity is weaker than Earth's but a high enough fall would still be lethal. Safely landing on an airless world like the moon requires firing a rocket to slow your descent.


What would happen if you tried to parachute from a hovering spaceship on the moon?

A parachute requires air (or an atmosphere) to work. So the parachute would be useless and fall at the same rate as you. Depending on your height, you would probably sustain severe injury and die.


What are the release dates for Moon Lander - 1980 VG?

Moon Lander - 1980 VG was released on: USA: 1980


Can you use parachute fabric on the moon?

Parachute fabric would not be suitable for use on the moon as there is no atmosphere to create drag necessary for parachutes to work. Additionally, the extreme temperatures and lack of breathable air on the moon would pose challenges to the functionality of any fabric. Specialized materials and technologies would be needed for any equipment used on the moon.


Why earths oceans have tides?

If we did not have the moon, there would be no waves.


What is the structure in Washington with a piece of moon rock built into it?

the moon lander stand


What planet or moon would people on earth consider to be the star of the night?

earths moon