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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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Where was aplo 13 mission launched?
Apollo 13 was launched at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida
How long does it take to get from a new moon to the next new moon?
It takes about 29.5 days for the moon to go from one new moon phase to the next new moon phase.
What year did apollo 13 abort the moon mission?
The Apollo 13 mission aborted its planned moon landing in 1970 due to an oxygen tank explosion that damaged the spacecraft. The crew had to make a successful return to Earth without completing their mission on the moon.
Apollo 1 was a tragic event where a cabin fire during a prelaunch test on January 27, 1967, resulted in the deaths of astronauts Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee. The fire was fueled by an electrical fault and caused by a pure oxygen atmosphere in the cabin. This disaster led to significant changes in spacecraft design and safety protocols for future Apollo missions.
How many women have been to the moon?
None. All 12 US astronauts that have walked on the Moon have been male. Likewise, all 24 astronauts that have travelled to lunar orbit have been men.
More than 50 women have travelled into space, but none have yet gone to the Moon.
What caused the Apollo 1 fire?
The Apollo 1 fire was caused by a spark that ignited a pure oxygen atmosphere in the command module during a pre-launch test on January 27, 1967. The highly flammable materials in the spacecraft interior, combined with the high pressure of the pure oxygen environment, led to a rapid and deadly fire that claimed the lives of all three astronauts aboard.
Apollo 12 was launched on November 14, 1969, about four months after Apollo 11. It landed on the moon November 19, 1969 and returned to earth on November 24, 1969.
What happened to the Apollo 2?
The first three missions of the Apollo Program were unmanned test flights of Apollo hardware. These missions were officially named AS-201, AS-202, and AS-203. The first manned mission was named AS-204. However AS-204 met with disaster, when fire broke out during a routine ground test and all three crew members were killed. The widows of the three astronauts asked NASA to retire the mission naming convention in honor of their husbands. NASA agreed, and AS-204 was renamed Apollo 1. NASA then made the decision that further missions would begin with Apollo 4. It is my pure speculation that the names 2 and 3 were skipped in honor of the Apollo 1 crew. Since there were three astronauts killed, Apollos 1, 2, and 3 were retired in their memory. As such, the next flight was named Apollo 4, so there was no official Apollo 2.
How does Apollo take off from Moon's surface?
The command module and service module never lands on the moon but orbits around it while the lunar moduledescends to the surface. The lunar module is in two parts - the upper part, containing the astronauts, and the lower part which acts as a platform for landing and contains the landing rocket engine. When the lunar module takes off after the astronauts return to it after their moon walk, the lower part of the module detaches from the upper so that the lower part of the module now acts as a launchpad for the upper. The upper part of the module then lifts off with its own rocket engine, leaving the lower part behind. It then goes into rendevous with the command and service modules for the astronauts to return through a connecting tunnel into the command module.
The lunar module is then jettisoned into a decaying lunar orbit where it eventually crashlands on the moon's surface. The command and service modules then return to earth, the service module being jettisoned (and burning up in the atmosphere) just before re-entry into the earth's atmosphere so that the only part of the original Saturn V ship that returns is the command module containing the astronauts.
As there have been six Apollo missions that made it to the moon's surface, one day, either when telescopes are made powerful enough, or when we return to the moon, we should be able to trace the lunar module remains. As it is at the moment, the command modules are scattered over museums across the US - notably the Smithsonian and the Kennedy Space Center being just two. Other parts of the Saturn V (as an example, the complete rocket as seen in the Kennedy Space Center) were those left over from Apollo missions that never flew - Apollo 18, 19 and 20.
Was Pete Conrad the third man to walk on the moon?
Pete conrad went to the moon because he thought that is would be a good experinance going to the moon
Who were the men on Apollo 11?
The men on Apollo 11 were Neil Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, and Michael Collins. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the astronauts who walked on the moon, while Michael Collins remained in orbit around the moon aboard the command module.
Who was the only astranout to go to the moon twice but never landed on the moon?
Eugene Cernan was the only astronaut to orbit the moon twice but never landed on its surface. He served as the Lunar Module Pilot on Apollo 10 and as the Commander of Apollo 17.
How many Americans have been on the moon?
So far 12 American astronauts have landed and walked on the moon.
How high can astronauts jump on the moon?
6 times higher than they can on earth. However, they're limited by their bulky spacesuit. During the last Apollo 16 moonwalk, Charlie Duke tried to jump as high as he could. He got almost 4 feet off the ground and landed on his back due to the heavy backpack he was wearing at the time. He came down so hard that he thought he'd punctured his spacesuit.
How did Apollo 11 get its name?
It was the 11th mission in the Apollo project.
Like the planets, many US rockets and space projects carried names from mythology. The first manned project was called Mercury, after the winged Roman messenger. The second, Gemini, came from the sign of twins because the capsule carried two astronauts. The Apollo project was named by NASA manager Abe Silverstein who thought "Apollo riding his chariot across the Sun was appropriate to the grand scale of the proposed program."
Who was the commander of Apollo 11?
The commander of Apollo 11 was Neil Armstrong. He became the first person to walk on the moon on July 20, 1969.
How do people get to the moon?
'People' don't generally make it to the moon. Those lucky few that have managed by strapping themselves into an over-sized firework (a space rocket) and hoping that their boffins calculated the trajectory correctly.
NASA's Apollo missions are credited with having, several times, borne humans to the moon between 1969 and 1972. Apollo 11 was the first to actually set a man down upon its surface, with five subsequent missions repeating the achievement. All-in-all, twelve men have walked upon the lunar surface - the only known humans to have stepped upon the surface of a celestial body other than Earth.
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What was the purpose of the Apollo space program?
The main purpose of the Apollo space program was to land humans on the Moon and bring them back safely to Earth. It was part of the broader goal of the United States to demonstrate technological and scientific superiority during the Cold War space race with the Soviet Union.
What happened to the Apollo 1 mission?
The Apollo 1 mission ended tragically on January 27, 1967 when a cabin fire broke out during a pre-launch test, killing all three astronauts on board - Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee. The fire was caused by an electrical fault in the spacecraft, leading to a major redesign of the command module for future Apollo missions.
What did the astronauts collect on the moon?
The Apollo astronauts collected rock and soil samples from the moon during their missions. These samples were brought back to Earth for scientific study and analysis. This collection of samples has greatly increased our understanding of the moon's composition and history.
What is the difference between the Mercury Gemini and Apollo missions?
The Mercury missions were focused on orbiting Earth with one astronaut, the Gemini missions practiced maneuvers and docking in space with two astronauts, and the Apollo missions aimed to land astronauts on the Moon. Each program built upon the achievements and technology of the previous one, with Apollo being the culmination of these efforts with successful Moon landings.
What does a lunar module pilot do?
The lunar module pilot is responsible for operating and controlling the lunar module spacecraft during the descent and landing on the moon. They work closely with the commander to ensure a safe touchdown and takeoff from the lunar surface. Additionally, they assist with the navigation, communication, and scientific observations while on the moon.
What type of energy powered Apollo spacecraft?
The Apollo spacecraft operated on electrical power generated by fuel cells which create electricity by combining hydrogen and oxygen.
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