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Apollo 11 Flight Plan Final Edition: A Detailed Guide to the Historic Lunar Mission

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Apollo 11 Flight Plan - Final Edition

by David J. Eicher

4.7 out of 5

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On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the Moon. The Apollo 11 mission was a historic event that captivated the world and inspired generations of space enthusiasts. Now, for the first time, the complete flight plan for the Apollo 11 mission is available to the public.

The Apollo 11 Flight Plan Final Edition is a comprehensive guide to the mission that put the first humans on the Moon. This book provides detailed information about the mission's objectives, trajectory, spacecraft, and crew, as well as a timeline of key events.

Objectives of the Apollo 11 Mission

The primary objective of the Apollo 11 mission was to land two astronauts on the Moon and return them safely to Earth. The mission also had several secondary objectives, including:

To collect lunar samples for scientific analysis
To conduct experiments on the lunar surface
To test the Apollo spacecraft and systems
To pave the way for future human missions to the Moon

Trajectory of the Apollo 11 Mission

The Apollo 11 spacecraft was launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July 16, 1969. The spacecraft entered orbit around the Moon on July 19, 1969, and the lunar module, Eagle, landed on the Moon on July 20, 1969.

The Eagle landed in the Sea of Tranquility, a relatively smooth and flat area of the Moon. Armstrong and Aldrin then exited the Eagle and became the first humans to walk on the Moon. The astronauts spent over two hours on the lunar surface, collecting samples and conducting experiments.

The Eagle then returned to the command module, Columbia, and the spacecraft returned to Earth on July 24, 1969. The Apollo 11 mission was a complete success, and it marked a major milestone in human space exploration.

Spacecraft and Crew of the Apollo 11 Mission

The Apollo 11 spacecraft consisted of three main components: the command module, the service module, and the lunar module.

The command module was the living quarters for the astronauts during the mission. It was also the control center for the spacecraft. The service module provided propulsion for the spacecraft and housed the spacecraft's life support systems.

The lunar module was the vehicle that landed on the Moon. It was designed to carry two astronauts to the lunar surface and back.

The crew of the Apollo 11 mission consisted of three astronauts: Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins.

Armstrong was the mission commander. He was responsible for overall command of the mission and for landing the Eagle on the Moon. Aldrin was the lunar module pilot. He was responsible for operating the Eagle and for conducting experiments on the lunar surface. Collins was the command module pilot. He remained in orbit around the Moon while Armstrong and Aldrin were on the lunar surface.

Timeline of Key Events in the Apollo 11 Mission

The following is a timeline of key events in the Apollo 11 mission:

July 16, 1969: Apollo 11 is launched from the Kennedy Space Center.

July 19, 1969: Apollo 11 enters orbit around the Moon.

July 20, 1969: The Eagle lands on the Moon.

July 20, 1969: Armstrong and Aldrin become the first humans to walk on the Moon.

July 24, 1969: The Eagle returns to the command module.

July 24, 1969: Apollo 11 returns to Earth.

The Apollo 11 Flight Plan Final Edition

The Apollo 11 Flight Plan Final Edition is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Apollo 11 mission. This book provides detailed information about the mission's objectives, trajectory, spacecraft, and crew, as well as a timeline of key events. With over 100 pages of content, this book is a must-have for any space enthusiast or historian.

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Apollo 11 Flight Plan - Final Edition

by David J. Eicher

4.7 out of 5