Hog
07-20-2014, 01:04 PM
I wasnt born yet, but since I am a space travel fanatic, I was wondering if any of you "experienced" folks have any recollections of the Apollo 11 launch, Moon landing, Earth landing?
My Mom just told me that she was at a campground on July 20, 1969 with some friends. The campground put a TV in this gathering area and most of the campers watched the landing.
Mr Collins, President Bush, Mr Armstrong and Dr Aldrin pictured at the 35th anniversary in 2004..
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb373/Paul_Schermerhorn/apoloo11pres_zps666fff69.jpg (http://s1202.photobucket.com/user/Paul_Schermerhorn/media/apoloo11pres_zps666fff69.jpg.html)
And 5 years ago at the 40th Apollo 11 anniversary.
Dr Aldrin, Mr Collins, Mr Armstrong and President Obama.
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb373/Paul_Schermerhorn/apollo11obama_zpsf0be8381.jpg (http://s1202.photobucket.com/user/Paul_Schermerhorn/media/apollo11obama_zpsf0be8381.jpg.html)
Metal is being bent for the new rocket, Space Launch System that will be larger than the Saturn 5 rockets, will use 4 SPace Shuttle Main Engines(there are 16 flown SSME's aka RS-25D that will be used on SLS and then drop into the -so no longer reuseable. There are enough flown SSME's for 4 SLS launches, then a RS25E will be built, pretty much same engine, but about 1/2 the cost as it doesnt have to be reuseable, boosted by longer Solid Rocket boosters(than Shuttle boosters 5 segment vs 4 segment used on SHuttle).
Test launch of the Orion capsule to be used atop manned SLS launches is being launched atop a Delta 4 rocket this December, then SLS-1 will be launched (unmanned) to circum-navigate the Moon in 2017.
Congrats to NASA, the USA and all involved, such a great feat was accomplished 45 years ago on this day, 1969.
A great article from my favourite spaceflight site.
http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2014/07/45-tranquility-one-small-step-bright-future/
Excellent launch video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpgIaWbA-vs
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What do you remember about this period in time, 45 years ago?
My Mom just told me that she was at a campground on July 20, 1969 with some friends. The campground put a TV in this gathering area and most of the campers watched the landing.
Mr Collins, President Bush, Mr Armstrong and Dr Aldrin pictured at the 35th anniversary in 2004..
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb373/Paul_Schermerhorn/apoloo11pres_zps666fff69.jpg (http://s1202.photobucket.com/user/Paul_Schermerhorn/media/apoloo11pres_zps666fff69.jpg.html)
And 5 years ago at the 40th Apollo 11 anniversary.
Dr Aldrin, Mr Collins, Mr Armstrong and President Obama.
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb373/Paul_Schermerhorn/apollo11obama_zpsf0be8381.jpg (http://s1202.photobucket.com/user/Paul_Schermerhorn/media/apollo11obama_zpsf0be8381.jpg.html)
Metal is being bent for the new rocket, Space Launch System that will be larger than the Saturn 5 rockets, will use 4 SPace Shuttle Main Engines(there are 16 flown SSME's aka RS-25D that will be used on SLS and then drop into the -so no longer reuseable. There are enough flown SSME's for 4 SLS launches, then a RS25E will be built, pretty much same engine, but about 1/2 the cost as it doesnt have to be reuseable, boosted by longer Solid Rocket boosters(than Shuttle boosters 5 segment vs 4 segment used on SHuttle).
Test launch of the Orion capsule to be used atop manned SLS launches is being launched atop a Delta 4 rocket this December, then SLS-1 will be launched (unmanned) to circum-navigate the Moon in 2017.
Congrats to NASA, the USA and all involved, such a great feat was accomplished 45 years ago on this day, 1969.
A great article from my favourite spaceflight site.
http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2014/07/45-tranquility-one-small-step-bright-future/
Excellent launch video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpgIaWbA-vs
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What do you remember about this period in time, 45 years ago?