Apollo 11 landing, 45th Anniversary. - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Hog · 07-20-2014

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?

efnfast · 07-20-2014

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.

Hog · 07-20-2014

And now 45 years ago, the "Eagle has landed".

BigJohn · 07-21-2014

Yep!
I remember.
Have you ever seen a Saturn 5 up close?
I would love to drive one!

Hog · 07-24-2014

Apollo 11 just splashed down a few minutes ago, 45 years ago.

-=Jeff=- · 07-24-2014

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigJohn

Yep!
I remember.
Have you ever seen a Saturn 5 up close?
I would love to drive one!

Yes I have, at Kennedy Space Center.. many years ago

WB9MCW · 07-30-2014

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.

07-20-2014	#1
Hog Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Woodstock, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,275	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? __________________ peace Paul ZR-1 Net Registry Member #1494

07-20-2014	#2
efnfast Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dunbarton NH Posts: 7,478	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.

07-20-2014	#3
Hog Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Woodstock, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,275	Re: Apollo 11 landing, 45th Anniversary. And now 45 years ago, the "Eagle has landed". __________________ peace Paul ZR-1 Net Registry Member #1494

07-21-2014	#4
BigJohn Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ledyard,CT Posts: 8,245	Re: Apollo 11 landing, 45th Anniversary. Yep! I remember. Have you ever seen a Saturn 5 up close? I would love to drive one!

07-24-2014	#5
Hog Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Woodstock, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,275	Re: Apollo 11 landing, 45th Anniversary. Apollo 11 just splashed down a few minutes ago, 45 years ago. __________________ peace Paul ZR-1 Net Registry Member #1494

07-30-2014	#7
WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,607	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. __________________ http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...9mcw/SIG-2.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/wb9mcw/vcm.gif "The Budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome will become bankrupt. People must again learn to work instead of living on public assistance." - Cicero, 55 BC " We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution." - Abraham Lincoln Last edited by WB9MCW; 07-30-2014 at 09:03 PM.