Apollo 11

NASA did not build Apollo 13. Apollo 13 was one of NASA's manned space missions in the Apollo program, where astronauts James Lovell, John Swigert, and Fred Haise were aboard. NASA-built contractors, like North American Aviation, Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation, and Boeing, constructed the components of the Apollo spacecraft, which included the command module, service module, and lunar module used in the mission.

Apollo 7 never landed on the moon. It never left Earth orbit for that matter. Apollo 7's mission was to test the new command module and service module in space. Apollo 7 was the first mission to be manned after the Apollo 1 fire.

Apollo 7 didn't even carry a lunar module that would have been needed to land on the moon. And because it didn't have to leave low earth orbit, a smaller and cheaper rocket -- the Saturn IB -- was used to launch Apollo 7 instead of the bigger and better known Saturn V.

There are two primary outcomes from the Apollo 11 mission. The first, and most important, was that man could travel to the moon, land on its surface, get out and walk around on its surface without sinking under the soil (a real concern many held prior to launch), get back into the spacecraft, rendezvous with the orbiting Command Module, and return safely to Earth. That was the primary, and most important goal, of the Apollo 11 mission.

Less important, at least for this mission, was the return of samples and pictures and the placement and execution of some small science experiments on the lunar surface. These were all performed, and the science was important, but it was not the primary goal of the mission.

Michael Collins was the third member of the Apollo 11 mission that traveled to the moon along with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. While Armstrong and Aldrin descended to the lunar surface in the lunar module, Collins remained in the command module orbiting the moon.

Apollo 11 experienced several technical issues, including a communications antenna not deploying fully, leading to weaker-than-expected signals, and a radar problem during the descent to the moon's surface. However, the crew was able to successfully navigate and solve these problems through quick thinking and improvisation.

The Apollo 11 spacecraft was primarily constructed using aluminum alloys for the body of the spacecraft, titanium for the landing gear and other components, and stainless steel for certain structural elements. The heat shield was made of brazed stainless steel honeycomb material. Additionally, various polymers and fabrics were used for insulation and interior components.

The Apollo missions to the Moon were launched using the Saturn V rocket, which was developed by NASA specifically for the Apollo program. The Saturn V remains the largest and most powerful rocket ever built, with a height of 363 feet and capable of carrying the heavy payloads needed for manned lunar missions.

He had been exposed to another astronaut that had the measles. Because Ken had never had the measles the flight surgeon was concerned about Ken contracting the illness while in space. He therefore grounded Ken, prohibiting him from flying the Apollo 13 mission.

The Apollo 14 spacecraft carried around 16 pounds of oxygen in the form of lithium hydroxide canisters to scrub carbon dioxide from the spacecraft's air supply. Additionally, the crew had personal emergency oxygen masks for use in case of a cabin depressurization event.

Apollo 11 was designed to carry about 47,000 pounds (21,400 kg) of spacecraft, including the lunar module, command module, and service module. This weight was necessary for the mission to transport crew, equipment, and supplies to the Moon and back to Earth.

It was actually astronaut Jack Swigert who relayed the famous message "Houston, we've had a problem" to Mission Control on the Apollo 13 mission. This phrase was slightly altered in the movie "Apollo 13" to "Houston, we have a problem."

The total duration of the Apollo 11 mission was around 8 days. The spacecraft took about 3 days to travel to the Moon, where astronauts spent approximately 21.5 hours on its surface before returning to Earth. The journey back from the Moon to Earth took another 3 days.

The Lunar Module used in the Apollo 11 mission was named "Eagle" as a reference to the national bird of the United States. The name symbolized the American spirit of exploration and freedom.

Michael Collins remained in orbit around the moon aboard the command module while Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin descended to the surface in the lunar module. Collins was responsible for piloting the command module and ensuring a safe return to Earth once Armstrong and Aldrin completed their mission on the moon.

six of the Apollo missions successfully landed on the moon

Apollo missions were designed to land in the Pacific Ocean because it offered a large recovery area with generally calm seas, which made it easier for the recovery teams to retrieve the astronauts and spacecraft safely. Additionally, the remote location helped ensure that any potential hazards, such as toxic fuel or sharp debris, did not pose a threat to populated areas.

During the Apollo 11 landing, the lunar module "Eagle" separated from the command module, with astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin onboard. Armstrong piloted the lunar module to a safe landing on the Moon's surface on July 20, 1969. Armstrong then famously radioed back to Earth, "The Eagle has landed."

The Apollo 11 mission took place from July 16 to July 24, 1969, with the historic lunar landing occurring on July 20th. The astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon.

The Apollo 13 mission had to abort its planned lunar landing due to an oxygen tank explosion. The crew, with assistance from ground control, improvised a series of maneuvers to return safely to Earth using the Lunar Module's engine for a course correction. Their ingenuity and teamwork ultimately allowed them to splash down safely in the Pacific Ocean.

NASA plans to return humans to the Moon by 2024 through the Artemis program. The next uncrewed mission, Artemis I, is scheduled for 2022, followed by Artemis II with astronauts in 2023 and Artemis III with a crew landing on the Moon in 2024.

No, three astronauts were on board the Apollo 13 mission (Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise), and they all survived the explosion. They managed to safely return to Earth after facing numerous challenges during the mission.

Apollo 13 was a NASA mission, part of the Apollo space program, launched on April 11, 1970. It was not invented by one individual, but rather a collaborative effort of scientists, engineers, and astronauts at NASA. The mission aimed to land astronauts on the moon, but faced challenges when an oxygen tank exploded onboard, leading to a dramatic rescue operation.

Charles "Pete" Conrad (USA) was the third person to set foot on the moon. He set foot on the lunar surface on November 19th, 1969.

The explosion on Apollo 13 occurred on April 13, 1970, while the spacecraft was en route to the Moon.

During the Apollo 11 mission, the main problem that occurred was when the onboard computer overloaded during descent to the lunar surface, prompting the astronauts to take manual control to safely land the lunar module. Additionally, there were issues with radio communications and a fuel leak during the mission.