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Science Apollo 11 was flying to the Moon thirty-nine years ago
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| by William Atkins | |
| Saturday, 19 July 2008 | |
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Page 2 of 3 According to the beginning of the report, the mission purpose for the Apollo 11 mission is: “AS-506, Apollo 11, Mission G-1, is the first manned Lunar Landing Mission. It uses Launch Vehicle SA-506; Command/Service Module 107, Lunar Module 5, Launch Complex 39A; Mobile Launcher #1 and LCC Firing Room #1." Featured Whitepaper
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Science DiscussionsThe pdf file of the NASA mission report is found at “Technical Information Summary—Apollo (A-1S1-506)—Apollo Saturn-V Space Vehicle.” This report provides much valuable and interesting information on the preparations used to develop the first manned flight to land on the Moon by the United States. Within the report, it states early names used for the Apollo 11 Command Module and the Apollo 11 Lunar Module. Page eight of the report states, “While separated, the astronauts will use the radio for communications using code names “Snowcone” for the Command Module and “Haystack” for the Lunar Module.” However, these names were later replaced with "Columbia" and "Eagle," respectively. For additional information on the mission, please read page three. |
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