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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
What date did man go to the moon?
Man first landed on the moon on July 20, 1969, as part of NASA's Apollo 11 mission. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon.
Why did people think it was hoax moon landing?
Some people are more prone to disliking or distrusting authoritative entities, and as such they are very open to any ideas that help fill their preconceived notion that the "government is evil". While there most certainly are conspiracies inside the government (eg: Watergate) the moon landing conspiracy theory does not hold up to real investigation. NASA landed 12 men on the moon between 1969 and 1972, anybody who says otherwise is misinformed, mistaken, or outright lying in order to sell books.
Most, if not all of the original film/tape was lost. Concerns over budgeting, the original film footage of Armstrong/Aldrin historic walk on the moon was actually taped over, or thrown away or possibly stolen! The mere fact that NASA or the United States Government was short sighted in not seeing this as a truly historic and heroic time in American history is enough to fuel conspirators.
Actually, very little relevant Apollo data is missing- no one needs the telemetry from those obsolete systems any more, and the medical telemetry can't be released anyway as it is a medical record. Some bits of Apollo had its earliest-generation copies destroyed in error; this is very true. But this is more because once Apollo was over, no one wanted to fund an adequate Apollo archive. The Republicans would have considered it a waste, as Apollo was the "baby" of Kennedy, a Democrat. The Democrats wouldn't like it, as success happened while a Republican was in the White House. A lot of material was saved, but I don't think anyone has ever attempted to index the miles of NASA Apollo microfilm in the National Archives.
Why did people go to the moon?
Because It was like a battle between Russia and the USA, they both wanted to be the first one on the moon. As we all know the first man on the moon was an american, yet the rusians were the first in space
Why did Apollo 11 almost crash on the moon?
During the Apollo 11 mission, the lunar module overshot the designated landing site due to a guidance software error. This error caused them to be heading towards a field of boulders, so Neil Armstrong took manual control and safely landed on a smoother area with only 30 seconds of fuel left.
Who were the first men on the Moon?
The first astronauts to land and walk on the Moon were Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin. Along with command module pilot Michael Collins, they traveled to the Moon on the Apollo 11 mission in July, 1969. They were the first humans to set foot on the lunar surface on July 20, 1969. Armstrong was the first to set foot on the Moon, which he characterized as "...one small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind."
Ten other astronauts eventually walked on the Moon between 1969 and 1972.
Deadly poison used in the Apollo program to power equipment?
The deadly poison used in the Apollo program to power equipment was polonium-210. It was used in the Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators (RTGs) to provide electrical power for spacecraft systems during missions. However, precautions were taken to ensure the safety of personnel handling the equipment.
They fly in a rocket
People haven't left Earth orbit since 1972. But, when humans did go to the Moon (between 1969 and 1972), the only vehicles to take them were (boosters) Saturn V rockets, and (spacecraft) Apollo Command and Service Modules (CSM) and Lunar Modules (LM). To date, only NASA astronauts have been to the Moon.
Why have you not gone back to the moon?
There are a variety of reasons, including budget constraints, shifting priorities in space exploration, and challenges related to developing new technology for space travel. Additionally, there is a growing interest in exploring Mars and other celestial bodies in our solar system.
When was the latest expedition to the moon?
There are currently at least 8 lunar missions in progress from several nations, India, United States, Japan, China, and Europe. The last human activity on the lunar surface was in December, 1972, by Apollo 17 astronauts Harrison Schmitt and Eugene Cernan.
What equipment and spacecraft were used for Apollo 11?
The Apollo 11 mission used the Saturn V rocket to launch the spacecraft into orbit. The spacecraft consisted of the Command Module "Columbia," the Service Module, and the Lunar Module "Eagle." Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin used the Lunar Module to land on the moon while Michael Collins remained in orbit around the moon in the Command Module.
How do astronauts speak in space?
Astronauts communicate in space using radio communication systems. They wear headsets with a microphone and speak into it to transmit their voice back to mission control on Earth or to their fellow crew members. The sound of their voice travels through the spacecraft or their spacesuit to be heard by others.
RV film where nasa faked the moon landing?
No please believe that the launch and the famous landing on the moon was never ever faked by either the U.S.A or by N.A.S.A , in any at at all. For proof, there were thousands of people who were sitting and sleeping in their cars . In the morning of 16/7/1969 , to get the best view of the astronauts getting in the Apollo spacecraft , and seeing the launch. Navy crew of the Hornet saw them splash down. Only 6% do not believe in it.
What was the name of the first Apollo mission to the moon?
Apollo 8 was the first one to send astronauts to orbit the moon, but they did not land on it.
Apollo 11 was the first manned lunar landing.
Why do people think that man has gone to the moon?
It might be because so many people have watched, or even spoken with, the brave and intelligent astronauts who travelled there. Because so much is possible today in the realm of special effects, some suggest that it all could have been faked. But anyone who witnessed it all taking place would have no doubt that it did actually occur.
Has there been a women on the moon?
No, up to today no women has landed on the moon or even orbited it.
How many moon landings were televised?
Six moon landings were conducted by NASA between 1969 and 1972, and all of them were televised. The historic Apollo 11 mission, in particular, was watched by an estimated 600 million people worldwide.
What was project Apollos goal?
To establish the technology to meet other national interests in space.
To achieve preeminence in space for the United States.
To carry out a program of scientific exploration of the Moon.
- To develop man's capability to work in the lunar environment.
- to land on the moon
Did you really land onthe moon?
No, I did not personally land on the moon. The Apollo missions conducted by NASA in the late 1960s and early 1970s successfully landed astronauts on the moon.
The crew of Apollo 11 consisted of Neil Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, and Michael Collins. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first and second humans to walk on the Moon, while Michael Collins remained in lunar orbit.
What year did the first asrtonauts landed on the moon?
The first astronauts landed on the moon in 1969 as part of NASA's Apollo 11 mission. Commander Neil Armstrong and lunar module pilot Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon on July 20, 1969.
Why did the first man go to the moon?
The first man went to the moon as part of the Apollo program developed by NASA in the 1960s. The mission was a demonstration of technological and scientific achievements, as well as a symbol of national pride during the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union.
Who was the first man on the moon and what was the date?
The first man on the moon was Neil Armstrong, and the date was July 20, 1969.
Why are rockets used to get to the moon?
Rockets are used to get to the moon because they provide the necessary thrust to escape Earth's gravity and enter into lunar orbit. They carry the spacecraft and its payload, including astronauts, to the moon. Rockets also provide the propulsion needed to perform maneuvers such as entering lunar orbit and landing on the moon's surface.
