Apollo program - Wikipedia
WEBThe Apollo program, also known as Project Apollo, was the United States human spaceflight program carried out by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), which succeeded in preparing and landing the first men [2] …
The Apollo Program - NASA
WEBJun 20, 2024 · The national effort that enabled Astronaut Neil Armstrong to speak those words as he stepped onto the lunar surface fulfilled a dream as old as humanity. Project Apollo’s goals went beyond landing Americans on the moon and returning them safely to Earth. They included:
Apollo | History, Missions, Significance, & Facts | Britannica
WEB5 days ago · Apollo, Moon-landing project conducted by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in the 1960s and ’70s. The project reached its goal with the July 1969 landing of Apollo 11 on the Moon. Learn more about the history of the Apollo program in this article.
The Apollo Program: How NASA sent astronauts to the moon
WEBJun 25, 2020 · The Apollo program was the name of NASA's project to land humans on the moon in the 1960s and early 1970s. With the success of Apollo 11 in 1969, which put astronauts on the lunar surface...
Apollo Missions - NASA
WEBThe first Apollo mission to get to space was Apollo 7. During the 11-day flight, the crew conducted a number of tests on the spacecraft systems and conducted the first live TV program from an American spacecraft.
Apollo program | National Air and Space Museum
WEBMany are familiar with Apollo 11, the mission that landed humans on the Moon for the first time. It was part of the larger Apollo program. There were several missions during the Apollo program from 1961 to 1972. Humans landed on the moon during six missions, Apollo 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, and 17.
All The Apollo Missions In Order - Spacecraft & Space Programs
WEBExplore all the Apollo missions, their goals, spacecraft, and how they fared. The complete list including Apollo 11, 13, and 17.
Project Apollo - The Planetary Society
WEBProject Apollo. Apollo was the NASA program that sent the first humans to the Moon. From 1969 to 1972, a total of 6 spacecraft carrying 12 astronauts landed on the lunar surface. It was the only time humans have ever walked on another celestial body, and none have left Earth orbit since.
A Brief History of the Apollo Program - Smithsonian Institution
WEBThe Apollo 4 spacecraft completed three orbits of Earth and tested its heatshield to the approximate velocity it would experience during return to Earth’s atmosphere. Apollo 5 Jan. 22–23, 1968: An unmanned test flight of the lunar module (LM) that would later carry astronauts to the moon’s surface. Apollo 6
Apollo 11 - NASA
WEBJul 11, 2024 · Watch highlights of the Apollo 11 mission including the launch on July 16, 1969, the landing of the lunar module, Neil Armstrong's first steps on the Moon, splashdown, and more. Watch on NASA+.
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