New answers tagged apollo-11
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how did the Apollo 11 know its precise gyroscopic position?
Apollo had 3 ways to know the attitude and position of the spacecraft.
Position, distance and speed were calculated based on the radio link between earth and the spacecraft (distance by time-of-flight ...
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How much sample mass could Apollo 11 have brought back?
The volume of rock wasn't really an issue in the Lunar Module; the lift mass was the limiting factor, so strapping luggage to the roof rack wouldn't be necessary. But also, it wouldn't have worked. ...
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Did anyone ever ask Neil Armstrong whether he said "for man" or "for a man?"
Yes, at least one writer has asked him directly. As mentioned in
the Apollo 11 Lunar Surface Journal:
109:24:23 Armstrong: That's one small step for (a) man; one giant leap for mankind. (Long Pause)
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