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07-20-2014
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 Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Woodstock, Ontario, Canada
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Apollo 11 landing, 45th Anniversary.
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..  And 5 years ago at the 40th Apollo 11 anniversary. Dr Aldrin, Mr Collins, Mr Armstrong and President Obama.  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/...bright-future/ Excellent launch video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpgIaWbA-vs  What do you remember about this period in time, 45 years ago? |
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07-20-2014
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 Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Dunbarton NH
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Re: Apollo 11 landing, 45th Anniversary.
I was 5, sitting in front of the TV, not really understanding. My father had his camera on a tripod taking pictures of the TV. It always surprised me he didn't work for NASA. That was right up his alley.
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07-20-2014
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Woodstock, Ontario, Canada
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Re: Apollo 11 landing, 45th Anniversary.
And now 45 years ago, the "Eagle has landed".
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07-21-2014
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Ledyard,CT
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Re: Apollo 11 landing, 45th Anniversary.
Yep!
I remember. Have you ever seen a Saturn 5 up close? I would love to drive one! |
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07-24-2014
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Location: Bartlett, IL
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Re: Apollo 11 landing, 45th Anniversary.
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07-24-2014
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Woodstock, Ontario, Canada
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Re: Apollo 11 landing, 45th Anniversary.
Apollo 11 just splashed down a few minutes ago, 45 years ago.
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07-30-2014
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: McHenry, Il.
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Re: Apollo 11 landing, 45th Anniversary.
I was in Birmingham MI. and in 5th grade.
I took a photo of the TV with my Polaroid Camera as the "One small step for Man" was happening. I still have that photo in my scrapbook. It was a great feeling of USA pride and so proud to be an American moment even for a 5th grader. I can still remember it well to this day as if if it only happened a few years ago. For sure an EPIC moment frozen in time for me. I think later that day I took my 3hp Lil Indian Mini Bike for a nice ride to celebrate being an American. 
Last edited by WB9MCW; 07-30-2014 at 09:03 PM. |
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