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Aug 30

Space Rocket History #222 – Apollo 11 – Post Landing & EVA Prep

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Inside the Eagle Buzz and Neil knew every second was crucial. The T1 time was only 2 minutes so They hastily ran down through their checklists, preparing as though they were going to lift off within the two-minute window.

Animated gif of LM shadow before and after landing

Panoramic view of the landing site before and after the Moon walk

Moon suit

 

Apr 05

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

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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.

Michael Collins, July 1969

Mike Collins in the CM simulator

Mike Collins suiting up for Apollo 11