Episodes Tagged with "Buzz"

Sep 25

50th Anniversary Special – An Encore Presentation of Space Rocket History #223 – Apollo 11 – Moonwalk – Part 1

Posted on September 25, 2019

Silently and carefully, Armstrong raised his left boot over the lip of the footpad and lowered it to the dust. Immediately he tested his weight, bouncing in the gentle gravity, and when he felt firm ground, he was still, one foot on the last vestige ...

Tagged:Apollo 11, Buzz, Mccandless, Moonwalk, Neil

Apr 5

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

Posted on April 5, 2017

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.

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Tagged:Apollo 11, Buzz, Mike Collins, Neil

Jun 7

Space Rocket History #211 – Apollo 11 – Mission Training – Part 3 & Contamination

Posted on June 7, 2017

In addition to the fixed-base lunar module simulators in Houston and at the Cape, astronauts also practiced at Langley Research Center on the suspended lunar landing trainer which was equipped with realistic surface views and lighting.

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1-Aldrin, lunar module pilot for Apollo 11, sets up a solar wind experiment during a practice session.

Tagged:Armstrong, Buzz, George Low, Houston, Langley, Paine

Aug 30

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

Posted on August 30, 2017

Support Hurricane Harvey victims through the Red Cross. 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 w...

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2-These two panoramic views of the lunar surface were photographed from the LM before and after the Moonwalk

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Tagged:Apollo 11, Buzz, Mccandless, Moonwalk, Neil

Sep 6

Space Rocket History #223 – Apollo 11 – Moonwalk – Part 1

Posted on September 6, 2017

Support Hurricane Harvey victims through the Red Cross. Silently and carefully, Armstrong raised his left boot over the lip of the footpad and lowered it to the dust. Immediately he tested his weight, bouncing in the gentle gravity, and when he felt...

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p2-Neil Armstrong on the footpad, about to step onto the surface

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Tagged:Apollo 11, Buzz, Mccandless, Moonwalk, Neil

Oct 4

Space Rocket History #226 – Apollo 11 – Moon Launch

Posted on October 4, 2017

Until now they had been focused on reaching the moon, landing, taking a walk on its surface, setting up experiments, exploring, and gathering evidence. With those tasks completed and their lunar bounty was board, the top priority was to fly back to E...

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P2-Aldrin in LM after historic moonwalk

p1-Rear of LM ascent stage and Earth beyond

Tagged:Apollo 11, Buzz, Collins, Neil