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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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How did Neil Armstrong and the crew live inside the Apollo spacecraft?
It was no picknic. The "round trip" to the moon and back, including the landing and EVA, took about a week. The astronauts had to breathe. Air was "scrubbed" to remove carbon dioxide so the crew could breathe "clean" air. They had to drink water, and fresh water was sent with them in sufficient quantity to insure they stayed hydrated. Stuff to stir in was included, like powdered energy mix. Food in different forms was sent, too, but much of it was in a finely diveded (or even a "paste-like") form. There were "facilities" to allow them to pee and to do that other thing, and the waste was bagged and stored in tighly closed containers. They spent the week working in an environment with extremely limited volume; there wasn't really any room to move around. About the closest thing to this on earth might be living in a closet for a week. And that's 24-7, too. All the stuff you need to stay alive is in that closet; you can't get "supplies" sent in. And you don't leave for "rest room breaks" or for any other reason. Something like that. It was in the morning of July 16, 1969, that Commander Neil Alden Armstrong (Commander), Michael Collins (Command Module Pilot), and Edwin Eugene 'Buzz' Aldrin, Jr. (Lunar Module Pilot) blasted off. They went to the moon and "parked" in orbit. Then Armstrong and Aldrin dropped down and landed on July 20th. The did their walk a few hours later on July 21th, and then slept for a while before leaving the moon's surface. Then they docked with the Command Module, dumped the ascent stage, and left orbit to return to earth. They arrived back here and splashed down on July 24th. They were fished out of the Pacific - and immediately put into quarantine, where they remained until August 13th. Links are provided.
Why did the command and service modules stay in orbit around the moon?
The command and service modules stayed in orbit around the moon to provide communication and life support for the astronauts on the lunar surface, as well as to ensure a safe return journey back to Earth. They acted as the link between the lunar module and Mission Control on Earth.
What is the moment of inertia of the lunar landing module?
The Lunar Module has a radius (r) of about 2.15 meters with the landing gear retracted, and its mass (m) as deployed is about 14,700 kilograms. If you assign an even distribution of the mass about the axis of rotation (and unless a Grumman, or perhaps a NASA engineer happens by this question, who will argue?), you can integrate across r2 dm to discover a "fair" approximation of the moment of inertia (I).
Who were the first two astronauts to land on the moon?
Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin were the first two astronauts to land on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969. Neil Armstrong famously became the first person to set foot on the lunar surface, followed by Buzz Aldrin.
How many times have us ships landed on the moon?
Apollo 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, and 17 all landed on the moon. Apollo 13 was the almost fatal mission, and the spacecraft didn't make it to the moon, but had to go back to Earth. So, that would be 6 times.
How many moon missions were there?
As of now, there have been a total of six manned moon missions, with the Apollo program by NASA being the only missions to have successfully landed astronauts on the moon. These missions took place between 1969 and 1972.
The following astronauts have walked on the moon Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin, Charles Conrad, Alan Bean, Alan Shepherd, Edgar Mitchell, Charlie Duke, John Young, David Scott, James Irwin, Eugene Cernan, and Harrison Schmitt.
Why did the Apollo space craft command and service modules stay and orbit around he moon?
There was a remote chance that a lunar lander might not be able to take off from the surface. Staying in orbit ensured that at least one of the crew had a good chance of returning in the event of a disaster.
How many peole have walked on the moon?
A total of 12 people have walked on the moon as part of NASA's Apollo program between 1969 and 1972.
What did the Apollo space mission accomplish?
The Apollo space mission successfully landed humans on the Moon for the first time, with Apollo 11 being the first mission to do so in 1969. This accomplishment demonstrated the technological capabilities of NASA and the United States in space exploration and expanded our understanding of the Moon's geology and surface conditions.
In what year did the Apollo space program end?
From Wikipedia:
"Apollo 17 was the eleventh manned space mission in the NASA Apollo program. It was the first night launch of a U.S. human spaceflight and the sixth and final lunar landing mission of the Apollo program. The mission was launched on December 7, 1972, and concluded on December 19. As of 2008, it remains the most recent manned Moon landing"
The Mars rover, such as NASA's Perseverance rover, is about the size of a small car, measuring approximately 10 feet long, 9 feet wide, and 7 feet tall. It weighs around 2,260 pounds (1,025 kilograms) on Earth.
What was the name of the first person to walk on the moon?
The first person to walk on the moon was Neil Armstrong. He took his historic step on July 20, 1969 during the Apollo 11 mission.
When did Apollo 17 leave the moon?
Apollo 17 left the moon on December 14, 1972. It was the final mission of NASA's Apollo program and remains the most recent manned moon landing to date.
Although NASA originally planned on missions up through Apollo 20 funding for the missions was drastically reduced once they had "been there and done that". As such they cut back on the planned missions and Apollo 17 became the last moon shot.
What is the nasa moon base going to do?
The NASA moon base, known as Artemis Base Camp, aims to serve as a sustainable outpost on the moon for astronauts to live and work for extended periods. It will support scientific research, technology development, and serve as a precursor for future crewed missions to Mars. The base will also facilitate international collaboration and partnerships in space exploration.
How old were the lunar rocks Apollo brought back?
As old as the moon, or younger. Probably most were remnants of asteroids or pieces of moon that were blown off when an asteroid collided with it.
Scientifically? 4.6 billion years old.
When was the first flag on the moon?
Neil Armstrong placed the first flag on the moon in 1969 on July 20.
How many people have stepped foot on the moon?
A total of 12 people have walked on the moon, all of them being American astronauts as part of the Apollo missions between 1969 and 1972.
Did Benny Callan buildthe lunar landing module?
No, Benny Callan did not build the lunar landing module. The lunar landing module, also known as the Lunar Module (LM), was built by Grumman Aircraft Engineering under the direction of NASA for the Apollo program. Benny Callan was not involved in the construction of the LM.
What year was it when man landed on the moon?
Man first landed on the moon on July 20, 1969. It was the historic Apollo 11 mission led by astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.
How many astronauts walked on the moon during each Appollo moon-landing mission?
There were a total of 12 astronauts who walked on the Moon during the Apollo missions. Each mission had two astronauts who descended to the lunar surface, except for Apollo 13 which had to abort its landing due to a technical failure.
What was the date of the first man on the moon?
July 20th 1969 Neil Armstrong became the first man on the moon in the Lunar Module "Eagle" with Buzz Aldrin. Aldrin became the second man on the moon after Neil Armstrong.
