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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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Who were the astronauts on Apollo 7?
The three crewmen of the mission in October, 1968, were Mission Commander Walter M. Schirra, Command Module Pilot Donn F. Eisele, and Lunar Module Pilot R. Walter Cunningham.
This was the first Apollo manned mission, and tested the spacecraft in Earth orbit. The next mission, Apollo 8, made the first trip to the Moon and back, although they only orbited and did not land there.
Schirra had flown twice before, once on Mercury and once on Gemini. Cunningham and Eisele made no other space flights.
The primary concern of any moon landing is the high velocity involved that arises from the effects of gravity. In order to go to any moon, a spacecraft must first leave the gravity well of the Earth.
Who was the first astronaut to die?
It is the 1967 astronauts Virgil Grissom, Edward White and Roger Chaffee who died in the Apollo 1 spacecraft fire.
Who were the 3 people to first land on moon?
The first three people to land on the moon were Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the ones who actually stepped onto the lunar surface, with Armstrong being the first person to set foot on the moon. Michael Collins remained in orbit around the moon in the Command Module.
Apollo 12 used a combination of liquid oxygen (LOX) and RP-1 (a refined form of kerosene) as fuel for its Saturn V rocket. The LOX and RP-1 were combined in the first stage of the rocket to provide the necessary thrust for launch into space.
Who was the second man to step on moon?
Buzz Aldrin was the second man to step on the moon on July 20, 1969, during the Apollo 11 mission.
Was the Apollo 11 mission the last one to the moon?
No. Following Apollo 11 were six more manned Apollo Missions; Apollo 12, Apollo13 (did not land on moon), Apollo 14, Apollo 15, Apollo 16, and Apollo 17. (Apollo 18, 19, and 20 were canceled.)
However there have been numerous unmanned, robotic, moon missions since then by several different countries.
What fuel did the Apollo 15 use?
The fuel used by the Apollo 15 spacecraft as well as all the Apollo spacecrafts , was a mixture of oxygen and nitrogen gases.
Was the Apollo project successful?
Yes, Project Apollo (or the Apollo Program) was successful, as it landed 12 men on the moon, the only program to ever do so. Also, through the Apollo Program, NASA learned invaluable lessons and made many significant discoveries from their findings on the moon.
Why did scientists continue to study the Moon long after the Apollo program ended?
They have to study the moon rocks, as more were brought and a detailed study had to be done, this takes years and it was done in various countries.
Who were the astronauts for Apollo 13?
The astronauts for Apollo 12 were James Lovell, John Swigert and Fred W,Haise.
What was the the risks for on Apollo 13?
Some key risks during the Apollo 13 mission included potential equipment failures, such as the oxygen tank explosion that occurred, as well as the challenges associated with navigating back to Earth without the main engine operational. The astronauts also faced limited available resources, such as food, water, and power, while trying to survive in the damaged spacecraft.
Why do astronauts seem to be bounding rather than walking normally on the moon?
Astronauts appear to bound on the moon due to its lower gravity, which is about 1/6th that of Earth's. This lower gravity makes their movements more exaggerated and allows them to take longer strides, giving the appearance of bouncing. Additionally, the bulky spacesuits they wear can affect their mobility and contribute to their bounding motion.
Why did the US go to the moon?
The United States went to the moon as part of the Apollo program to demonstrate technological prowess and explore the unknown frontier of space. The goal was to showcase American scientific and engineering capabilities during the Cold War era space race with the Soviet Union.
How many rovers have been on the moon?
Three. Apollo 15, 16 and 17 each had Lunar Roving Vehicles (LRVs)
What are the names of the three astronauts on the Apollo thirteen mission?
The names of the three astronauts of Apollo 13 , were James Lovell, Jack .L.Swigert, and Fred . W.Haise.
How many hours has man spent walking on the moon?
A total of about 80 hours were spent walking on the moon during the Apollo missions. The longest single moonwalk lasted around 7 hours and 37 minutes.
How many attempts were there before the first moon landing?
None. Apollo 11 was the first attempted (and first successful) manned lunar landing.
12 American men have walked on the Moon from July 1969 to December 1972. Apollo 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, and 17. It was real and it happened. Apollo 13 had an accident on route, but, the crew made it back to Earth.
Where and when was Apollo 13 built?
Apollo 13 was built by North American Aviation at its Space and Information Systems Division in Downey, California. The spacecraft's components were manufactured between 1968 and 1969, with final assembly completed at Kennedy Space Center in Florida in 1969.
When did Julie Payette land on the moon?
Julie Payette is a Canadian astronaut who has not landed on the moon. The moon landings were conducted by NASA astronauts in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
What was the problem encountered by the Apollo 13?
The problem encountered by Apollo 13 was an oxygen tank explosion that caused a loss of electrical power, cabin heat, and potable water, putting the crew in danger. This forced the mission to be aborted and the crew to use the lunar module as a lifeboat to survive their return to Earth.
Are there any current pictures of the lunar rover?
The most recent pictures taken by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter do not have a high enough resolution to show the LRVs, but you can see the tracks they left during the missions. See "Related Links" below.
What technology was used on the Apollo 13 mission?
The Apollo 13 mission used various technologies, including the Saturn V rocket for launch, the Apollo spacecraft for crew transportation, the Lunar Module for landings (although it was not used for Apollo 13 due to the mission's purpose), and various communication systems to stay in contact with mission control on Earth. Additionally, the mission made significant use of reconfiguring systems and improvisation to solve problems, particularly after the oxygen tank explosion.
according to the movie"the right stuff, he did. my theory is that he indeed was
responsible for the Apollo one fire,based on the telemetry from white and chafee's
couches. both white and chafee were alarmed about the beginning of the fire, but
grissom remained calm after communicating the beginning and then tried to escape
by crawling under his couch. how in the world did nasa expect him to go for at least
four days without a smoke?
He also failed to open the porthole, which would allow a drop in the oxygen level.
God forgive me if i am wrong, but this is my opinion based on what i have read on the
subject
The above is very wrong. If he smoked, you can bet he didn't do it in a tiny capsule with two other people inside! You can safely bet there were no cigarettes allowed in the capsule, as the ashes and smoke could mess up delicate systems. And the Apollo 1 had not have an open-able porthole... just a hatch that took not less than a minute and a half to open.
