Space Rocket History #211 – Apollo 11 – Mission Training – Part 3 & Contamination

Posted on June 7, 2017 by spac9750

In addition to the fixed-base lunar module simulators in Houston and at the Cape, astronauts also practiced at Langley Research Center on the suspended lunar landing trainer which was equipped with realistic surface views and lighting.

Aldrin practices setting up Solar Wind experiment

Armstrong practices opening a lunar sample box

1/6 gravity harness to practice moon walking

Apr 05

Space Rocket History #203 – Apollo 11 – Command Module Pilot Michael Collins

Posted on April 5, 2017 by spac9750

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The turning point for Michael Collins in his decision to become an astronaut was the Mercury Atlas 6 flight of John Glenn on February 20, 1962, and the thought of being able to circle the Earth in 90 minutes.