The Story of Apollo 11 and the Men on the Moon 50 Years Later by Turner Myra Faye;

Author:Turner, Myra Faye;
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Group
Published: 2018-06-08T00:00:00+00:00

Katherine Johnson, NASA’s most famous “human computer.”

The people who made the lunar landing a success didn’t look for accolades. In some ways, it wasn’t President Kennedy’s challenge that drove them. They were scientists with a desire to put a man on the Moon to satisfy their own quest for scientific innovation.

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Chapter 6

Lift Off

The date was Marked on the calendar: July 16, 1969. On this day, three pioneers would embark on a historic journey to the Moon. They wouldn’t shoot directly to the Moon, though. The crew would orbit for three days. If the conditions were right, the lunar landing would take place on the afternoon of July 20.

In the weeks leading up to the launch, everything was checked and double-checked. Apollo 11 was ready to launch. The astronauts were trained and eager to begin their journey, and the flight crew knew their roles.

President Kennedy’s goal was within reach. It seemed a simple goal — according NASA’s 250+ page press-kit, Apollo 11’s objective was to: “Perform a manned lunar landing and return.” 43

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