Apollo is the third step in NASA's manned space flight program. Its goals: To land American explorers on the moon and bring them safely back to earth. To establish the technology required to meet other National interests in space. To achieve for the United States pre-eminence in space. Apollo was preceded by Project Mercury which pioneered the technology and man's capabilities for manned space flight and by Gemini which significantly extended the technology and experience ' - gained through Mercury Both Mercury and Gemini were programs in which astronauts test piloted spacecraft which were largely experimental, Apollo, on the other hand, calls for an operational spacecraft capable of carrying astronauts safely to and from another body in the solar system.
NASA Facts: Manned Space Flight: Apollo
1965
16 pages
Report
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English
Astronautics , Extraterrestrial Exploration , Manned Spacecraft , Space flights , Space stations , Training , Lunar evolution , Launch vehicles , Lunar surface vehicles , Adapter , Service module , Guidance , Navigation , Spacecraft , Mission planning , National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) , Apollo , Manned space flight program , Command modules , Launch escape system , Astronaut wardrobe , Unmanned moon exploration , Moon flight tracking system , Shuttle derived vehicles
Apollo manned space flight program.
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Apollo manned space flight program.
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