Apollo Moon Missions

Russia was the first to send unmanned probes to the moon, the US was the first to send humans.

Neil Armstrong was the first man on the moon , the date was 20/6/1969.

Apollo 11 was launched from Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, Florida.

Many astronauts have not set foot on the moon, including those who have not been part of the Apollo program or any other moon mission. Notable examples include astronauts from the Mercury, Gemini, and Skylab programs, as well as astronauts from more recent space agencies and missions.

The Apollo programs were For Real. The only thing that does require explanation is certain aspects of the missions ( such as stage separation and re-entry) simply could not be photographed even with telephoto lenses and therefore , in certain situations, technical animation was shown on the Tv screens, nearly always overprinted ( Animation) or ( Simulation) the simulation was high-caliber and similar to that used on the Science Propagation ( I wouldn"t call it propaganda as the science part was accurate- show called The Big World of Little Atom. (maybe Adam but I always thought it was the atom symbol). There were certain lapses that required delayed radio responses ( a special tone was used) and as mentioned some things simply do not photograph, and therefore trick animation, but crafty, was used. case closed.

Gemini spacecraft was the first spacecraft designed to hold two people. It was part of the Gemini program conducted by NASA in the 1960s to prepare astronauts for the Apollo missions to the moon. Gemini spacecraft allowed astronauts to practice spacewalks, rendezvous, and docking maneuvers.

To actually calculate the max speed for an object to break Earth's gravitational field (which all objects going to the moon had to do), you would integrate (yes, calculus) for the terminal velocity of an object at infinity from the Earth to the ground. You assume only potential energy at infinity, then assume only kinetic energy at time = zero. I haven't done this since college, so I'll just start with the equation you have to integrate Potential energy = G*m1*m2/r**2, where G is "big G, not little g. Then kinetic energy is 1/2mv**2. I that is where you start.

Either way it works out to be about 7 miles/sec, or roughly 24-25,000 miles per hour. That is the maximum velocity you would have to attain, and the world record for a human is just about that...set on one of the Apollo missions.

But their actual speeds varied. Once they were in Earth orbit they slowed, and slowed even more as they approached the moon. If they were going to fast approaching the moon, the moon's gravity would not have captured it.

Shortly after launch the vehicle was travelling about 34k ft/sec, or 23,000mph.

22,000 miles from Earth (close to geostationary orbit altitude), speed 12,000ft/sec 8000 mph.

Speeds were much slower for moon orbit.

The first humans to visit the moon were Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, who were part of the Apollo 11 mission in 1969. Neil Armstrong became the first person to set foot on the lunar surface, followed by Buzz Aldrin.

Apollo is named after the Greek god of the sun, light, music, and healing. The name was chosen to reflect the company's mission to bring light and brightness to people's lives through their products and services. Additionally, Apollo's founders may have identified with characteristics of the Greek god, such as creativity, innovation, and harmony.

The short answer is that no one really knows for certain.

Most people believe it probably did happen. However, there are also many who are skeptical, and have offered reasons why.

Claims made by skeptics for doubting that the landing really happened include...

1 - the fact that many of the shadows point in different directions, which the skeptics claim indicates the presence of several different light sources, like those in a film studio, rather than a single light source like the Sun.

2 - There are no stars in any of the shots, only a shot of the earth in the background. Why was it possible to see one and not the others, unless it was faked ?

3 - There appears to be no evidence of any disturbance at the site where the module actually landed, indicating that it was placed their under control (by people) rather than actually 'landing' as such.

There are also a number of other theories attempting to disprove the authenticity of the landing, which have been offered over the years, with varying degrees of credibility.

On the other side of the coin, there are those who believe that the landing really did happen. Most of their evidence for believing this comes from the fact that the authorities have said it did happen, and they are assumed to be telling the truth.

Why would the authorities lie anyway (assuming for agument's sake that they did)?

We must remember that this was during the height of the cold war with communist Russia and, with the Russians so far leading the 'space-race', there was a great deal of pressure on the Americans to pull something out of the hat, so to speak, and regain credibility in the eyes of the world, whilst also reassuring their own citizens that America was not being left behind.

The issue is hotly contested by many, even to this day, as there is currently no irrefutable evidence either way.

The Apollo 1-10 missions were part of NASA's Apollo program aimed at landing humans on the Moon and bringing them safely back to Earth. The missions focused on testing the spacecraft and developing the technologies needed for a successful lunar landing, such as spaceflight capabilities, navigation systems, and crew training.

The moon landing means when a rocket carrying people landed on the moon.

The year of the first moon landing was in 1969 on Apollo 11 (the mission).

Some people think that the moon landings were faked and some think they were true (like me)

My reply back to the people who think it is fake is that how could they make the moon walk look true? Scientists tested it and they COULDN'T fake the moon walk. Also how would you get the milky way, universe, stars and the galaxy to look EXACTLY like it in space?

My opinion is that they are true and that you just wouldn't fake something as major as THAT. Hope you find this useful!

The question isn't very meaningful because rockets don't work like regular engines or motors.

A gasoline engine or electric motor produces a certain force (torque) at a certain speed (RPM). Multiplying torque by speed gives output power, which can be measured in horsepower or watts. A motor can produce more force at a lower speed, or less force at a higher speed while still producing the same power.

But rockets produce a force (thrust) that doesn't depend on speed. If you bolt a rocket to a test stand so it can't move, then it can't produce any power at all no matter how much propellant it burns or thrust it generates. Only when the rocket can move will it develop mechanical power. That power will increase with speed even when thrust remains constant.

But if we redefine the "power" of a rocket as the rate at which it burns fuel and produces heat, we can come up with a well-defined number. The F-1 engines on the first stage of the Saturn V burned RP-1 (Rocket Propellant 1), a specially refined form of kerosene, and the five engines burned it at a total rate of about 4 tonnes (4000 kg) every second. Burning RP-1 yields about 43 megajoules of energy per kilogram, so that's works out to a heat power of 564 gigawatts or 757 million horsepower.

By comparison, the average amount of electricity generated in the entire United States averaged 455 gigawatts during 2010. That's right, the Saturn V produced more power than the entire US electric grid (on average), but of course it only did it for a couple of minutes.

The goal of the Apollo program was to land humans on the Moon and bring them back safely to Earth. Through a series of missions, NASA aimed to demonstrate American technological and scientific prowess, achieve milestones in space exploration, and expand our understanding of the Moon and the broader universe.

The second American-manned space program was Project Gemini, which aimed to develop and test the skills necessary for the Apollo missions to the Moon. Gemini spacecraft carried two astronauts and conducted various experiments, docking maneuvers, and spacewalks to prepare for the lunar landings. Gemini played a crucial role in advancing space exploration capabilities and laying the foundation for the success of the Apollo program.

The vehicle that took the first astronauts to the moon was the Apollo Lunar Module, specifically the Apollo 11 mission in July 1969. The Lunar Module was part of the larger Apollo spacecraft that carried the astronauts into lunar orbit and then the Lunar Module descended to the surface of the moon with astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin.

Richard Nixon was the President of the United States during the Apollo moon missions.

A total of 382 kg (842 lbs) of lunar rock and soil samples were brought back from the moon by various Apollo missions. These samples continue to be studied by scientists to better understand the geology and history of the moon.

The job outlook for astronauts is competitive and limited due to the small number of positions available. Most astronauts are selected from highly qualified candidates with backgrounds in fields such as engineering, science, or aviation. Opportunities for becoming an astronaut may vary depending on the space agency and its current and future missions.

Apollo 11. The lunar lander that carried them to the moon's surface was called the eagle.

Richard Nixon was the president of the United States when man first landed on the moon in 1969.

The first mission to land on the moon was Apollo 11, which took place on July 20, 1969. American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the lunar surface during this historic mission.

They did broadcast audio, but they were unable to broadcast television because, while moving the T.V. camera into position, LMP Alan Bean accidentally pointed the camera lens directly at the unfiltered sun, burning out the vidicon tubes inside the instrument.

Apollo 7 launched on October 11th 1968 and landed on October 22nd 1968.

The Apollo missions ended due to a combination of factors including escalating costs, public waning interest, and shifting priorities towards the development of the Space Shuttle program and international cooperation in space exploration. Additionally, achieving the primary goal of landing humans on the Moon had been accomplished, leading to a shift in focus for NASA's future endeavors.