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--------------------------------------------*Beekeeper » Today, 3:42 pm » wrote: ↑ So you WON'T ANSWER THE QUESTION because it will CURB STOMP YOUR ENTIRE DIATRIBE!!
WHAT DID WE GAIN FROM SENDING MEN TO THE MOON IN the 1960's and even early 70's??
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And it was MULTIPLE moon landings and MULTIPLE HOURS on the surface.
- Apollo 14 (February 1971):
A third manned lunar landing and the first to land in the lunar highlands.
- Apollo 15 (July 1971):
The first mission to use the Lunar Rover, allowing for more extensive exploration of the lunar surface.
- Apollo 16 (April 1972):
Another landing in the lunar highlands, featuring astronauts John Young and Charles Duke.
- Apollo 17 (December 1972):
The final manned mission to the Moon, with astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt.
- Apollo 11 (July 1969):
The first manned lunar landing, with astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin stepping onto the Moon's surface in the Sea of Tranquility.- Apollo 12 (November 1969):
The second manned lunar landing, with astronauts Charles Conrad and Alan Bean.
Scientific Achievements:
- Lunar Samples:
The Apollo 11 mission returned 21.6 kilograms of lunar rocks and soil, providing a treasure trove of material for scientific analysis. - Understanding the Moon's Age:
The samples revealed that the Moon is incredibly ancient, with some rocks dating back over 3 billion years, offering insights into the early solar system. - Lunar Experiments:
Astronauts deployed scientific instruments on the lunar surface to study the solar wind, measure moonquakes, and determine the distance between Earth and the Moon. - Technological Advancements:
The Apollo program spurred technological advancements in areas like space travel, communications, and materials science, some of which have found applications in everyday life. -----------------------------------------------------