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Apollo Moon Missions
The Apollo Moon Missions were a series of NASA missions that put 12 men on the moon through six space flights during 1961-1975. This category is for questions and answers about those missions.
3,276 Questions
If The first manned moon landing was in 1969 what years were the 5 following manned missions made?
Apollo 11, July 20, 1969
Apollo 12, November 19, 1969
Apollo 14, February 5, 1971
Apollo 15, August 2, 1971
Apollo 16, April 21, 1972
Apollo 17, December 11, 1972
How many lunar landing crafts are still on the moon?
Six, but only the lower halves of each is still there. The upper halves, which contained the computers and quarters for the landing crew, was also used by the crew to leave the moon.
What was memorible during the first moon landing?
One memorable moment during the first moon landing in 1969 was when astronaut Neil Armstrong took his first steps on the moon and famously declared, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." This event marked a significant achievement in human history and space exploration.
Were there any problems on Apollo 11?
Apollo 11 faced a few challenges, such as a glitch in the lunar module's radar during descent to the moon's surface and a shortage of fuel during the return journey. However, the crew managed to solve these issues and successfully completed the mission, landing on the moon and returning safely to Earth.
How does a spacecraft land on the moon?
A spacecraft typically lands on the moon by using its main engines to slow down and descend to the lunar surface. It may also use retrorockets and landing legs for a soft touchdown. The landing is carefully planned and controlled by the spacecraft's navigation system and ground control.
Why was it that the flag held by Neil Armstrong in travelling to the moon was moving?
The movement of the flag on the moon was due to the inertia of the fabric after being unfurled in the vacuum of space. Since there is no air resistance on the moon, the flag kept moving when it was set in motion by Armstrong, creating the appearance of waving.
How many pepole have been on the moon?
Nine manned missions have traveled to the moon (six landed)
Apollo 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
24 men have traveled to the moon (12 landed)
Buzz Aldrin, Bill Anders, Neil Armstrong, Al Bean, Frank Borman, Gene Cernan (2X), Mike Collins, Pete Conrad, Charlie Duke, Ron Evans, Dick Gordon, Fred Haise, Jim Irwin, Jim Lovell (2X), Ken Mattingly, Ed Mitchell, Stu Roosa, Jack Schmidt, Dave Scott, Al Shepard, Tom Stafford, Jack Swigert, Al Worden, John Young (2X).
Six manned missions have landed on the moon
Apollo 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17
12 men have walked on the moon
Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, Al Bean, Gene Cernan, Pete Conrad, Charlie Duke, Ed Mitchell, Jack Schmidt, Dave Scott, Al Shepard, Al Worden, John Young.
Read more: How_many_moon_landings_have_been_to_the_moon_and_who_were_they
Is Saturn v the same as Saturn 5?
Yes. Saturn 5, V or Five was the rocket that sent man to the Moon.
The V is the Roman numeral for 5.
No one died during he Apollo 13 mission
But someone named Jack Swagert died after
How did the astornauts from Apollo 11 get back to earth?
The astronauts from Apollo 11 returned to Earth by using the Command Module, which separated from the Lunar Module after leaving the moon's orbit. The Command Module re-entered Earth's atmosphere, and parachutes slowed it down for a safe landing in the ocean. The astronauts were then picked up by a recovery team.
Who is first Indian land on moon?
So far no Indian has landed on the moon, a Indian astronaut Rakes h Sharma did go to space.
Are any Apollo astronauts are deceased?
As of September 2021, there are 4 surviving Apollo astronauts: Buzz Aldrin, David Scott, Charlie Duke, and Harrison Schmitt. The other Apollo astronauts have passed away.
Where did the capsole holding the appollo 11 crew land?
The command module carrying the crew of Apollo 11 landed in the Pacific Ocean, near an aircraft carrier. It floated in the water until the crew was recovered, then scuba divers attached a hook to the top and it was carried by a helicopter to the aircraft carrier.
How long did Neil Armstrong stay as a astronaut?
Neil Armstrong was a astronaut for a couple of years, he flew the Gemini two man spacecraft and later in 1969 the famous Apollo 11.
Why do people think that Apollo 11 is fake?
Some people believe that the Apollo 11 moon landing was fake due to conspiracy theories that suggest the U.S. government staged the event as part of a propaganda effort in the space race with the Soviet Union. Despite overwhelming evidence supporting the authenticity of the moon landing, these conspiracy theories persist among a small group of skeptics.
Who was the name of the second man to walk on the moon?
Colonel Edwin (Buzz) Aldrin Jr landed on the moon at the same time as Neil Armstrong, the first man to actually walk on the moon. Aldrin was, however, the second man to walk on the moon.
The astronaut who remained in orbit around the moon during the Apollo 11 mission, when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon, was Michael Collins. He piloted the command module, Columbia, while Armstrong and Aldrin descended to the lunar surface in the lunar module, Eagle.
What is the first creature landed on the moon?
No animals have landed on the moon , only men have landed on the moon.
How many times man reached moon?
Twelve people have walked on the moon as part of NASA's Apollo program, with a total of six crewed missions successfully landing on the lunar surface between 1969 and 1972. Given that each mission had multiple crew members, the total number of individual humans who have visited the moon is 12.
The Apollo 11 space flight landed the first humans on Earth's Moon on July 20, 1969. The mission, carried out by the United States, is considered a major accomplishment in human exploration and represented a victory by the U.S. in the Cold War Space Race with the Soviet Union.
Which Apollo mission lost the crew and spacecraft in a fire on the launch pad?
Apollo 1 mission, which was scheduled for launch on February 21, 1967, experienced a cabin fire during a pre-launch test on January 27, 1967. The crew, consisting of astronauts Virgil "Gus" Grissom, Edward H. White, and Roger B. Chaffee, tragically lost their lives in the accident.
When did they first launch the Apollo mission?
The first Apollo mission, Apollo 7, was launched on October 11, 1968.
When did 3 astronauts die in a shuttle before it took off?
No fatalities have ever occurred on a shuttle prior to launch.
3 astronauts did die on January 27, 1967 during a test for the Apollo/Saturn-204 launch, also known as AS-204. Command Pilot Virgil "Gus" Grissom, Senior Pilot Edward H. White, and Pilot Roger B. Chaffee died when fire broke out inside the capsule.
AS-204 was later officially renamed Apollo 1.
What did the first astronaut say when he set foot on the moon?
US astronaut Neil Armstrong said:
"That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind"
as he became the first human to set foot on the moon.
