What was the Apollo Lunar Module (LM)?
Q: What was the Apollo Lunar Module (LM)?
A: The Apollo Lunar Module (LM) was a landing vehicle built for the US Apollo program to carry a crew of two from lunar orbit to the surface and back.
Q: When was the LM developed?
A: The LM was the last of the Apollo "hardware" to be developed, and its development was delayed while NASA made up its mind to take the lunar-orbit meeting approach, which required a vehicle like the LM for a landing. The contract with the prime builder was signed on January 1963, almost two years after the Apollo project began.
Q: What was the significance of the LM in terms of the Apollo program?
A: The LM played a crucial role in the success of the Apollo program, as it was the vehicle that allowed astronauts to land on the moon and return to lunar orbit safely.
Q: What was the first manned lunar landing using the LM?
A: On July 20, 1969, the Apollo 11 LM Eagle made the first manned lunar landing using the LM.
Q: Which Apollo missions had lunar landings using their LMs?
A: Apollo 12, 14, 15, 16, and 17 had lunar landings using their LMs.
Q: What happened during the Apollo 13 mission?
A: During the Apollo 13 mission, an oxygen tank exploded, resulting in a terribly dangerous situation for the three astronauts on board.
Q: What was the role of the Apollo 13 LM, called Aquarius?
A: The Apollo 13 LM, called Aquarius, played an unexpected role in saving the lives of the three astronauts after the explosion, by serving as a "lifeboat" until they could return safely to Earth.
