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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 13 was a spacecraft that consisted of a Command Module (CM) and a Lunar Module (LM). The CM was about 11 feet in diameter and 13 feet in length, while the LM was around 22 feet tall. Overall, the Apollo 13 spacecraft was approximately 55 feet tall.
Are the Apollo 13 astronauts still alive?
The only crew member of the Apollo 13 mission that has passed on is John L "Jack" Swigert. He died of bone cancer in 1983.
Who were the first astronots to land on the moon?
The first astronauts to land on the moon were Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, who were part of NASA's Apollo 11 mission in 1969. Neil Armstrong was the first human to set foot on the lunar surface, followed by Buzz Aldrin.
When did Apollo 11 land the moon?
Apollo 11 landed on the moon on July 20, 1969. The lunar module, named Eagle, touched down at the Sea of Tranquility with astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin aboard. Armstrong famously took mankind's first steps onto the lunar surface later that day.
Why did the Apollo 11 crew go to the moon?
The Apollo 11 crew went to the moon to fulfill President John F. Kennedy's goal of landing a man on the moon before the end of the 1960s. It was part of the United States' efforts to beat the Soviet Union in the Space Race and demonstrate technological and scientific superiority.
First us Astronaunts to land on the moon?
Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin were the first astronauts to land on the moon on July 20, 1969 as part of the Apollo 11 mission. Neil Armstrong was the first to set foot on the lunar surface, followed by Buzz Aldrin.
What was the mission of the first man landing on the moon?
The mission of the first man landing on the moon, Apollo 11, was to successfully land the lunar module and explore the lunar surface, conduct experiments, and safely return the astronauts back to Earth. It was a pivotal moment in space exploration and a demonstration of human achievement in setting foot on another celestial body.
What year was Apollo 13 invented?
Apollo 13 was not invented; it was a NASA mission that took place in 1970. Apollo 13 was the seventh crewed mission in the Apollo space program and was intended to land on the Moon, but an oxygen tank explosion forced the mission to be aborted.
What two countries started the race to the moon?
The race to the moon was primarily between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. The Soviet Union launched the first artificial satellite, Sputnik, in 1957, prompting the U.S. to accelerate its space program and eventually culminating in the Apollo moon landing by the U.S. in 1969.
What year did they go to the moon?
The first successful manned mission to the moon was Apollo 11 in 1969. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on the lunar surface.
What happened when Apollo 11 was in space?
While in space, Apollo 11 successfully completed a series of maneuvers to travel to the Moon. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin descended to the lunar surface in the Lunar Module, while Michael Collins remained in lunar orbit in the Command Module. Armstrong and Aldrin spent about 21 hours on the Moon conducting experiments and collecting samples before returning safely to Earth.
Apollo 11 was launched on July 16, 1969 and landed on the Moon on July 20, 1969.
A lunar rover needs to be equipped with solar panels for power generation, high-resolution cameras for navigation and scientific observations, mobility systems such as wheels or tracks for movement, communication equipment for transmitting data back to Earth, and scientific instruments for conducting experiments on the lunar surface. Additionally, it would require thermal management systems to cope with the extreme temperature variations on the Moon.
What type of rocket was used to carry the astronauts to the moon?
The Saturn V rocket was used to carry astronauts to the moon during the Apollo missions. This rocket remains the largest and most powerful rocket ever built and was essential for launching the spacecraft from Earth's surface to lunar orbit.
The Apollo 11 mission was less about discovery than it was about proving that the hardware, and the astronauts, could land on the moon and return safely to Earth. The crew only spent 2 hours 36 minutes outside the spacecraft and walking on the surface. They collected some samples, took some pictures, then they got back in and came home.
What were the Apollo 11 astronaut responsibilities?
The only responsibility that the astronauts had that were on board the Apollo 11 was to perform a lunar landing and return to Earth. The astronauts were able to gather lunar materials and bring them back to Earth for exploration purposes.
What is the number of footprints on the moon?
over the course of 6 mission, the last mission lasting over three days, the number of footsteps is in the thousands.
How many astronauts have traveled to the moon but not set foot on it's surface?
Twelve astronauts have traveled to the moon as part of the Apollo missions, with only astronauts from Apollo 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, and 17 setting foot on its surface. Therefore, six astronauts have traveled to the moon but did not walk on its surface.
Why could the moon landing be fake?
Some people believe the moon landing was faked due to discrepancies in photographic evidence and a lack of visible stars in the images. However, extensive scientific analysis and testimonies from astronauts and experts confirm the authenticity of the Apollo moon landings.
Reasons why the moon landing conspiracy theory is true?
The moon landing conspiracy theory is not true. The evidence, including photographs, videos, and testimonies from astronauts and NASA personnel, all support the fact that the moon landings did occur. Countless independent investigations and analyses have debunked the conspiracy theories surrounding the moon landing as being based on misunderstandings, misinterpretations, and deliberate misinformation.
Name the region on the moon where the first men landed?
The region on the moon where the first men landed is called the Sea of Tranquility or Mare Tranquillitatis. This is where the Apollo 11 mission landed in 1969, allowing astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to become the first humans to walk on the moon.
What does the Apollo 11 insignia mean?
The Apollo 11 insignia depicts an American bald eagle carrying an olive branch and landing on the Moon, symbolizing a peaceful mission. The Earth is shown in the background, representing the global nature of the achievement. The names of the astronauts, Armstrong, Aldrin, and Collins, are also included in the design.
Does Neil Armstrong have a fan club?
There isn't a specific fan club dedicated to Neil Armstrong, but there are many space and science enthusiast groups that appreciate his contributions as an astronaut and first person to walk on the moon. Many space organizations and museums also honor his achievements.
Definitely, and it's a terrible injustice to everyone who worked so hard to finally make that "giant leap for mankind" to pretend it was a multi billion dollar hoax! I however am not one of those people so don't assume this report to be biased.
You cannot argue with numbers
Do you believe that anyone who disagrees has a decorous understanding of what NASA are capable of? With a constantly inclining annual budget of over $100,000,000,000, over 219² miles at Kennedy space center alone and an inscrutable interest and understanding of how to make space travel possible, there is no watertight argument against the Apollo program succeeding.
There is however mathematical proof that they did.
The moon is, on average, 1.05 light seconds from Earth (a light second is the distance a photon of light travels in a second, it's not a measure of time). From Kennedy space center, Florida, you could shine a beam of light to the moon which will reflect off of a mirror and come back. It takes exactly 2.1 seconds for the light to come back into the receiver which means it had to have gone as far as the moon and back and it had to have a mirror to reflect it.
The only way a mirror could have been placed on the moon, where Kennedy space center knows where to find it, is if an astronaut placed it there.
Or perhaps the martians did it?
Apollo 15 and the Kaguya space probe
There is physical, visual and mathematical proof that man has been to the moon; 800 lbs. of basalt was acquired from the Apollo missions and transported back to earth. This type of basalt, which has been naturally formed over the billions of years that the moon has existed, is found nowhere on earth, so where else can it have come from but the moon?
That is physical evidence. The visual evidence is the infamous comparison between a radar image, taken by the Japanese space probe Kaguya (Ka-goy-a), and an average photograph taken on the Apollo 15 mission. It depicts two different types of photograph, taken at different times, on missions by different countries, however the images are identical. I have personally scrutinized the two to find any differences and so may you; there is no difference between the two and there's no way that this could have been faked.
The counter arguments
You may be wondering about the flapping flag. Obviously there's no wind on the moon (there's no air) to make it flap but it does appear to flap a decent amount doesn't it?
Yes, this is because of the lack of air. There is a near perfect vacuum on the moon, so when they put the flag on the moon it shook and there is no air resistance to stop the flag flapping until its weight decelerates its horizontal motion due to the gravitational pull of the moon.
You could also question how the flag stays upright with nothing to hold it up?
Well, quite simply, there is. There is a pole through the top of the flag holding, keeping it horizontal.
In addition, this is a ridiculous argument regardless of its flaws. If NASA had tried to fake it, then they wouldn't let the flag be blown around by the wind coming through an open door would they? Otherwise ill informed conspiracy theorists would think that the flag was being blown around by wind.
There is a sceptic site at
http://www.ufos-aliens.co.uk/cosmicapollo.html
These are quite convincing lies I'm afraid but the creator obviously doesn't have all the facts. Have you ever before seen the video near the top on any news channel before? no, because all the 'witnesses' are actors. Notice how there's no footage of these people at the places they claim they have been to support their claims.
Secondly, the pictures they use have been air brushed by the conspiracy theorists who made the site, not by NASA and they aren't covering any objects up - it's just smudged ground. Again, if NASA had tried to fake it, it wouldn't be so badly obvious.
They also say that they've attached thin wires to the astronauts to help them 'bounce' around the moon and then halved the film speed. Well they can still talk at the same speed and if the audio is on the same track as the visuals (sound and picture) then you can't halve the speed of one without the other. Therefore it hasn't been slowed down at all. Mythbusters also disproved this conspiracy theory.
Remember they can just make up all their facts and videos as persuasive techniques and do whatever they like to the photos and claim that NASA did it. NASA cannot lie about something as incredible and important as the first man on the moon, as 1 billion years in the future (due to solar luminescence - heat and radiation) the Earth will be uninhabitable by humans and the future of the entire human race will depend on our ability to survive in space (this isn't even Sci-fi).
P.S. you spelled really wrong.
