WEBThe landing of the lunar module (LM) on the surface of the moon is one of the crucial events of the Apollo mission. During touchdown, the LM landing gear brings the vehicle to rest while preventing toppling, absorbing the landing impact energy, and limiting loads induced into the LM structure.
Apollo Lunar Module - Wikipedia
WEBThe Apollo Lunar Module (LM) was the spacecraft that landed humans on the Moon during the Apollo program. Learn about its design, history, missions, specifications, and proposed derivatives.
Apollo Lunar Module Landing Gear - NASA Technical Reports …
WEBThe Apollo lunar module landing-gear flight-performance results and three principal gear development problems are discussed. In evaluating the lunar module touchdown performance, strut stroking and toppling stability are the prime factors and are governed primarily by touchdown velocity and surface slope at the touchdown point.
WEBThe landing of the lunar module (LM) on the surface of the moon is one of the more crucial events of the Apollo mission. During the critical seconds at touchdown, the LM landing system brings the vehicle to rest while preventing toppling, absorbing the landing-impact energy, and limiting loads induced into the LM structure. The landing-
WEBThe landing of the lunar module (LM) on the surface of the moon is one of the more crucial events of the Apollo mission. During the critical seconds at touchdown, the LM landing system brings the vehicle to rest while preventing toppling, absorbing the landing-impact energy, and limiting loads induced into the LM structure. The landing
The Apollo 15 Flight Journal - Video index - NASA
WEBApr 24, 2020 · Apollo 15 landing from PDI to Touchdown An annotated portrayal of the Apollo 15 landing on the Moon with captions to explain the various stages of the descent. This is part of the Apollo Flight Journal, Apollo 15 collection.
WEBThe landing gear system energy absorption capability was more than adequate to absorb the touchdown kinetic and potential energies. The maximum energy absorption capability of the landing gear system was 162,000 foot-pounds compared to the touchdown kinetic energy of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module of 1960 foot-pounds.
WEBThe landing of the Lunar Module (LM) upon the surface of the moon will be the climax of the Apollo mission, although the importance of the return phases'is not to be de-emphasized.
Apollo 15 Touchdown · The Apollo 15 Learning Hub
WEBFootage of the Apollo 15 Lunar Module (LM), Falcon, descending toward and establishing contact with the lunar surface (touchdown).
Apollo 11 - The Planetary Society
WEBJul 28, 2020 · Learn about the historic mission that landed Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the Moon on 20 July 1969, and their exploration of the Sea of Tranquility. See photos, videos, and maps of the landing site, the lunar module, and the …