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Aug 28

Space Rocket History #314 – Apollo 14 – Moonwalk 1 – Part 2 – Fueling the Nuke

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A small plutonium source was used to power the Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator (RTG) that would provide electric power for the ALSEP experiments.  Ed Mitchell performed the delicate maneuver of inserting the fuel capsule into the RTG.

  • Ed Mitchell
  • Lunar Equip. Conveyor
  • ALSEP Package 1
  • ALSEP Package 2
  • Plutonium Fuel Cask
  • The MET
Aug 21

Space Rocket History #313 – Apollo 14 – Moonwalk 1 – Part 1 – Color TV From the Moon

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“Al is on the surface. And it’s been a long way, but we’re here.” Alan Shepard

  • Modularized Equip. Stow. Assy. (MESA)
  • Mobile Equip. Transporter (MET)
  • Shepard on the Moon