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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.
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Apollo 7 was the initial Apollo mission that left the ground and utilized the Saturn IB rocket (later missions used the Saturn IVB). The goal of the mission was to test the effectiveness of the newly redesigned command module for a trip to the moon. The mission did not leave earth orbit and unlike all other Apollo missions did not launch with a lunar module.
Who were the men that landed on the moon?
There were a total of 12 astronauts who walked on the moon in 6 space moon missions. They were Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin, Charles Conrad, Alan Bean, Alan Shepherd, Edgar Mitchell, John Young, Charlie Duke, David Scott, James Irwin, Eugene Cernan , and Harrison Schmitt.
Buzz Aldrin was the second man to walk on the moon after Neil Armstrong. He was part of the Apollo 11 mission in July 1969.
What Apollo astronauts did not land on the moon?
There are multiple answers to this: No astronaut before Apollo 11 landed. None of the Command Module Pilots landed. None of the Apollo 13 crew landed because an explosion caused the mission to be aborted.
So only including Apollo Missions (and not including Apollo 1) The following Astronauts *did not* land on the Moon:
Apollo 7: Walter M. Schirra, Donn F. Eisele, R. Walter Cunningham
Apollo 8: Frank F. Borman, II, James A. Lovell, Jr, William A. Anders
Apollo 9: James A. McDivitt, David R. Scott, Russell L. Schweickart
Apollo 10: Thomas P. Stafford, John W. Young*, Eugene A. Cernan*
Apollo 11: Michael Collins
Apollo 12: Richard F. Gordon, Jr.
Apollo 13: James A. Lovell, Jr., John L. Swigert, Fred W. Haise, Jr.
Apollo 14: Stuart A. Roosa
Apollo 15: Alfred M. Worden
Apollo 16: T. Kenneth Mattingly Jr.
Apollo 17: Ronald E. Evans
* Cernan and Young would walk on the moon on separate missions after Apollo 10.
What are the names of the rovers on the lunar?
They were called LRVs (Lunar Roving Vehicles) and had no special name of their own, just "Rover".
Where on the moon was the first landing?
The Sea of Tranquility. That's why they called it "Tranquility Base".
How many manned flights were part of the Apollo space program?
There were a total of 15 manned flights as part of the Apollo space program. These flights included 6 missions that landed on the Moon (Apollo 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, and 17) and 9 missions that orbited the Earth and Moon but did not land.
What is the name of the first dog to land on the moon?
No dog has ever actually been to the Moon. The first dog in space, Laika, was sent up by the Russians as part of the cosmonaut program. Too bad they had no way to bring her back alive! She died shortly after deployment due to overheating and panic, thus making her the first animal to die in space as well.
Joke answer:
I don't know, but I know the cow that jumped over it!
Who was the president when Neil Amrstrong walked on the moon in 1969?
The president at the time of Neil Armstrong's moon landing in 1969 was Richard Nixon.
Where did the LM land on the moon?
The LM (Lunar Module) landed on the moon's surface in the southwestern region of the Mare Tranquillitatis, also known as the Sea of Tranquility. The specific landing site was chosen for its relatively flat and smooth terrain to ensure a safe touchdown for the Apollo 11 mission.
Where did the lunar module land on the moon?
The lunar module landed near the southwestern rim of the Sea of Tranquility on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969. The specific location was named Tranquility Base.
Nobody has landed on the moon?
Actually, humans have landed on the moon. The first successful manned moon landing was by NASA's Apollo 11 mission on July 20, 1969. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the lunar surface.
What was the name of the rocketer that took Apollo 11?
The rocket that was used for Apollo 11 was the Saturn five rocket.
Did the Apollo missions landed humans on Mercury?
No, the Apollo missions did not land humans on Mercury. The Apollo program was focused on landing humans on the Moon. Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun and has extreme temperatures that would make it very challenging for astronauts to land there.
Name of the Flight that landed the first two people on the moon?
Apollo 11 was the flight that landed the first two people on the moon on July 20, 1969. The astronauts were Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin.
What is the name of the 3 craters that have been named after the Apollo 11 astronauts?
The three craters named after the Apollo 11 astronauts are Armstrong, Aldrin, and Collins, in honor of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins, who were the crew of the historic Apollo 11 mission.
What were names of 3 astronauts on Apollo 13 mission?
The three astronauts on the Apollo 13 mission were James A. Lovell Jr., John L. Swigert Jr., and Fred W. Haise Jr.
What excited the Apollo astronauts most about the sight of Earth?
The Apollo astronauts were most excited about seeing the Earthrise from the Moon. They were struck by the fragility and beauty of the Earth seen from space, which often evoked a profound sense of awe and unity among them. The experience of seeing the Earth from a distance also gave them a new perspective on humanity's place in the universe.
What was the first Apollo mission to carry a Lunar Roving Vehicle?
The first Apollo mission to carry a Lunar Roving Vehicle was Apollo 15. It was the fourth mission to land astronauts on the Moon and took place in July 1971. The use of the Lunar Roving Vehicle allowed astronauts to explore more extensive areas on the lunar surface.
Who was the first kid to go to the moon?
No child has ever been to the moon. The first moon landing by astronauts occurred in 1969 during the Apollo 11 mission, with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin being the first humans to set foot on the moon.
How much is a launch pass from Apollo 11 worth?
As a historic artifact and memorabilia, a launch pass from Apollo 11 can be quite valuable. The price can vary greatly depending on the condition of the pass and whether it has been authenticated. Prices can range from a few hundred dollars to several thousands of dollars.
How do astronauts leave the moon?
The astronauts will have to use the lunar module , to return from the moon, they join up with the command module. '''''INCORRECT''''' ---- The space craft is difted back by the gravitational pull of the earth.
On the Apollo 11 the fuel was running out when they were landing.How did they leave?
Apollo 11 was reaching a limit of how much fuel they could use before aborting. If they ran out of a certain amount of full, they would not have enough to do a lunar landing and return to Earth. Fortunately, Neil Armstrong was able to land with 17 seconds of fuel before having to abort.
1969 which crew went to the moon?
Three crews went to the moon in 1969, Apollos 10, 11, and 12.
Apollo 10 was a "test run" for the moon landing and took place in May, 1969, but did not actually land. Apollo 11 was the first lunar landing (July, 1969), followed by Apollo 12 (November, 1969).
Apollo 10 crew: Tom Stafford, John Young, Gene Cernan
Apollo 11 crew: Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins
Apollo 12 crew: Pete Conrad, Alan Bean, Dick Gordon
