NOVA: How Do You Get to the Moon?

PBS Learning Media
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PBS Learning Media
Resource Type
Classroom Material
Keywords
NOVA To the Moon space travel low-gravity gravity moon space craft space technology NASA Apollo spacecraft lunar orbit rendezvous John Houbolt lunar lander command module weight landing vehicle
Subjects
Science Physics History-Social Science Engineering & Architecture STEAM
Grade Levels
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
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NOVA: How Do You Get to the Moon?

This video from NOVA details the three competing mission plans considered for landing a manned spacecraft on the lunar surface and focuses on how the Moon's low-gravity conditions and lack of atmosphere influenced the design and manufacture of the landing craft.
Publisher
PBS Learning Media

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