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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
Does the Apollo 13 have radio contact with mission control during re-entry?
Yes, the Apollo 13 mission maintained radio contact with mission control during re-entry despite the various challenges faced during the mission. Communication was essential to coordinate the safe return of the astronauts back to Earth.
Apollo 13.what happens to Fred Haise as they go weightless?
Fred Haise experienced Space Adaptation Sickness, a condition similar to motion sickness and caused by gravitational changes affecting the body's spatial orientation.
What was the purpose of the Apollo space?
The purpose of the Apollo space program was to land humans on the Moon and bring them back safely to Earth. It was a major milestone in space exploration and a demonstration of technological advancement and achievement during the Cold War era.
All the succesfull Apollo missions chart?
The successful Apollo missions were Apollo 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, and 17. These missions spanned from October 1968 to December 1972. Apollo 11 is the most famous, being the mission that first landed humans on the moon.
Why could the Apollo lander only land on the moon?
Nowhere else it could get to only has lunar gravity. If it were taken to Mars (good luck!) its engine and fuel supply would not be sufficient. it would simply crash. The LM was designed very carefully for its task... go to the Moon, land, then return.
Are Apollo Xll and Apollo Xl coins worth anythingIt?
Yes, Apollo 11 and Apollo 11 coins can have value to collectors. The specific value would depend on factors such as the condition of the coin, any special features, and the demand among collectors. It's best to research current selling prices or consult with a numismatic expert to determine the value of your specific coin.
Why did it take the Apollo moon missions 3 days to reach the moon if they were traveling at 25K mph?
The Apollo missions had to travel a curved trajectory to reach the moon, rather than a straight line. Additionally, they needed to perform maneuvers to enter lunar orbit. These factors, combined with gravitational forces, required about 3 days to reach the moon.
Apollo objects are on the bright sideof the moon. NASA has the exact coordinates of where on the moon. Call them or contact theem through their web site.
Why did the lunar module orbit the moon?
They took their time to make sure the LM was properly configured and aligned so that there would be no problems once powered descent began. If they had to abort during PDI there would have been no second chance, the mission would have been over.
How does the flag wave on the moon?
The flag placed on the moon during the Apollo missions appears to "wave" in photographs and videos due to its design and the movement created during its placement. In the vacuum of space, there is no wind to cause the flag to flutter, so the motion seen is likely from the flag being unfurled and the inertia created by the astronaut handling it.
Where is the flag on the moon?
There are six flags on the moon.
Apollo 11's flag is on Mare Tranquillitatis
Apollo 12's flag is on Oceanus Procellarum
Apollo 14's flag is on Frau Mauro
Apollo 15's flag in in the Hadley-Apennines
Apollo 16's flag is on Descartes
Apollo 17's flag is on Taurus-Littrow
None of these flags are visible by even the best telescopes available due to limitations of resolution.
Who was the President when the Neil Armstrong landed on the moon?
President Richard Nixon was in office when Neil Armstrong landed on the moon in 1969.
What year did the race to space start?
The race to space began in earnest in 1957 with the launch of the Soviet satellite Sputnik. This event marked the start of the space age and initiated a period of competition and innovation in space exploration between the United States and the Soviet Union.
Many years of engineering went into each mission,Apollo 11 landed on the moon July 20th 1969
Men walked on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission, which took place on July 20, 1969. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin became the first and second men to walk on the lunar surface.
The fire on Apollo 1 how did it happen?
100% Pure oxegen in the capsule ignited by static somewherein the capsule
Actually the Apollo 1 fire was due to a 100% oxygen atmosphere that was pressurized to 16.5psi, which allowed a short circuit because of a chaffed wiring bundle insulation under an access door by Gus Grissom's feet, that led to a confligration that killed the crew within 30 seconds. There was also an abundance flammable material in the command module, plus it turned out the wiring insulation easily caught on fire in a pure O2 enviornment.
Subsequent space missions reduced the spacecraft pressure to 3.5psi, which greatly reduced the chance of a pure O2 fire. The space shuttle used a standard air mix 79% nitrogen 19% oxygen. If you watch the astronauts preparing to go on a spacewalk, you'll see them with an oxygen mask on pre-breathing pure O2 to flush the nitrogen from their bodies.
What happened to the rocks collected on the Apollo 11 mission?
The true history written by NASA
EXCERPTS FROM THE BOOK "Where No Man Has Gone Before"A History of Apollo Lunar Exploration Missions. By W. David Compton.
Published as NASA Special Publication - 4214 in the NASA History Series, 1989
https://sites.google.com/site/moonrockapollo11forsale/home/about-the-missing-apollo-11-moon-rocks
Did any of the crew from Apollo 11 fly in any other flights?
Neil Armstrong flew in Gemini 8,Buzz aldin Gemini 12 and Michael Collins Gemini 10 The Gemini missions were all about making everything come together for athe moon landings for the Apollo program.
After Apollo 11, they were deemed to be far too valuable to NASA to be sent back into space.
When were humans last on the moon?
Only 12 Americans have ever been on the moon between 1969 and 1972.............That it!
Apollo 1 was a mission that experienced a tragic spacecraft fire during a pre-launch test, resulting in the loss of three crew members. Apollo 13 also faced a critical system failure on its way to the Moon, leading to its mission being aborted. Both missions did not achieve their intended goals.
What was the goal of the surveyor and Apollo missions?
The goal of the Surveyor missions was to soft-land spacecrafts on the Moon to gather information about its surface in preparation for the Apollo program, which aimed to land astronauts on the Moon and return them safely to Earth. The Apollo missions sought to demonstrate American technological and scientific prowess in the context of the Cold War space race.
What was the goal of Apollo 16?
The goal of Apollo 16 was to perform scientific experiments on the lunar surface, including collecting samples of lunar rocks and soil, deploying and operating various scientific instruments, and conducting observations to increase our understanding of the Moon's geology and environment. It also aimed to test new equipment and technology in preparation for future missions.
What was the cost of Apollo mission 15?
The total cost of the Apollo 15 mission was approximately $283 million in 1973, which would be equivalent to roughly $1.6 billion in today's dollars when adjusted for inflation.
Where did the men train for the Apollo 13 mission?
The men for the Apollo 13 mission trained at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida and the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston, Texas. They underwent intensive training in simulators to prepare for the mission.
Are the men who landed on the moon still alive?
Nine of the twelve astronauts who walked on the Moon are still alive. They are,
Neil Armstrong,
Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin,
Alan Bean,
Edgar Mitchell,
Dave Scott,
John Young,
Charles Duke,
Eugene Cernan
And Harrison Schmitt.
The three that have left us are, Pete Conrad, Alan Shepard and James Irwin
