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On Today's Date: Apollo 12 Struck By Lightning – Twice
On Nov. 14, 1969, 55 years ago today, the Apollo 12 mission launched from Kennedy ... lightning struck the Saturn V rocket, triggering a flurry of alarms which appeared to the three-man crew ...
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Apollo 12 Was The Lucky Number Among Apollo Disasters
However, Apollo 12 almost became a disaster which — after ... Apollo 15 had a problem with the Saturn V booster that almost forced an abort and damaged a telemetry package.
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The Fantastic Four meets Saturn V: 'First Steps' trailer launched at rocket center
Among the space artifacts on display were the aforementioned Saturn V 500-D, a prototype used to fit-check ground support equipment; "Casper," the Apollo 16 command module that carried the ...
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34C3: Ultimate Apollo Guidance Computer Talk
While it might not be as exciting as the Saturn V rocket itself, the Apollo Guidance Computer (AGC) was one of the most important developments of the entire Apollo program. While comically ...
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Skylab at 50 – How the United States...Skylab at 50 – How the United States...Skylab at 50 – How the United States entered the space station...
that had been built for the Saturn V. Skylab’s first crew was commanded by Gemini and Apollo 12 veteran Pete Conrad, who was joined by rookies Joseph P. Kerwin and Paul J. Weitz. Designated ...
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From launch to lunar landing: Photos show first journey to the moon 50 years ago
Personnel within the Launch Control Center watch the Apollo 11 liftoff. The LCC is located 3.5 miles from the launch pad. The Saturn V rocket climbs into orbit.