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The ground on the moon was very soft in places, the pads were designed, much like snow shoes, to keep the lander stable and firm on the surface and prevent the legs from sinking too deeply into the surface.
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What were the risks of Apollo 11?
There were big challenges for Apollo 11, as it could be hit by a meteorite , it could have crashed on the moon, or the lunar module crash or even the lunar module failed to lift from the moon.
How did the astronauts go from the command module to the lunar module?
They got out in space and climbed into the command module. The top of the crafts connected together in space. I wonder how it was possible though, because their suits were so big and it was enough room for the life support units on their back. This answer below is not the correct answer to your question. The command module and lunar module have a docking bay, the Lunar module at the top of the module itself and the command module at the peak of the cone. the command module is the only part of the command/service module and lunar module that actually returned to earth. The lunar modules were jetisoned after the linkup from the lunar excursion and eventually crash landed on the moon. the service module, once separated from the command module burned up on reentry into the earth's atmosphere when the Earth's gravity caused it's orbit decayed enough. Most of the command modules for the Apollo Lunar Missions are housed in the Smithsonian Air and Space museums in Washington, DC and Dulles, VA. although there are a few in other places (Houston, Florida).
When did Apollo 13 find out there was a problem?
Apollo 13 found out that it had a big problem , a few hours before they separated from the command and lunar module.
Why didn't the Apollo 13 mission go ahead?
The Apollo 13 fuel tank had a big bang and they had to return back to earth in the lunar module.
What is mars third moon?
bailey it is almost as big as lunar It is almost as big as a lunar
What was a big deal in 1969?
The lunar landing
How big was the ship that neil Armstrong landed on the moon with?
The Lunar module was called The Eagle.
What were the risks of Apollo 11?
There were big challenges for Apollo 11, as it could be hit by a meteorite , it could have crashed on the moon, or the lunar module crash or even the lunar module failed to lift from the moon.
How did the astronauts go from the command module to the lunar module?
They got out in space and climbed into the command module. The top of the crafts connected together in space. I wonder how it was possible though, because their suits were so big and it was enough room for the life support units on their back. This answer below is not the correct answer to your question. The command module and lunar module have a docking bay, the Lunar module at the top of the module itself and the command module at the peak of the cone. the command module is the only part of the command/service module and lunar module that actually returned to earth. The lunar modules were jetisoned after the linkup from the lunar excursion and eventually crash landed on the moon. the service module, once separated from the command module burned up on reentry into the earth's atmosphere when the Earth's gravity caused it's orbit decayed enough. Most of the command modules for the Apollo Lunar Missions are housed in the Smithsonian Air and Space museums in Washington, DC and Dulles, VA. although there are a few in other places (Houston, Florida).
When did Apollo 13 find out there was a problem?
Apollo 13 found out that it had a big problem , a few hours before they separated from the command and lunar module.
Why didn't the Apollo 13 mission go ahead?
The Apollo 13 fuel tank had a big bang and they had to return back to earth in the lunar module.
What are the pyramids thought to be?
Some crazy people think anything. Landing pads for aliens? Generally they are big stone tributes to dead Egyptian kings.
What is mars third moon?
bailey it is almost as big as lunar It is almost as big as a lunar
What breed of dog has big paws with black spots on the pads?
The dog that has big paws with black spots on the pads... (the dogs from guam)
Why was the moon big and red yesterday?
lunar eclipse
How do you make your booty big?
buy but pads
What are the ratings and certificates for The Big Bang Theory - 2007 The Lunar Excitation 3-23?
The Big Bang Theory - 2007 The Lunar Excitation 3-23 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:PG
