What is Apollo 13?
Apollo 13: the extraordinary story How the first moon landing was saved. The story of the people who made Apollo 11 happen Missions, moon walkers and life in space. CAPCOM, Delta-H, Slew - understand those communication loops
How long did it take Apollo 11 to land on the Moon?
Apollo 11: The final 13 minutes that took humans to the Moon The final minutes before landing were tense, as fuel ran low and connections were lost Duration: 14:22
What happened during the 13 minutes of the Apollo 11 descent?
The 13 minutes begin. Eagle is going too fast. There are communications problems Tension is “through the roof”. Neil Armstrong takes control and fuel starts to run out History as it happened, explained. Kevin Fong guides us through audio of the descent
Are some of the last Apollo astronauts still alive on podcasts?
Presenter Kevin Fong recalls meeting the unique cast of characters that contributed to the podcasts, including some of the last surviving Apollo astronauts.
How old is the kid who could stop the lunar mission?
Unsung heroes who saved the day. The "26-year-old kid who could stop the lunar mission"
Who guides us through audio of the descent?
History as it happened, explained. Kevin Fong guides us through audio of the descent
What is the BBC podcast about Apollo 11?
The BBC World Service has launched a special podcast series to mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing. 13 Minutes to the Moon details the final phase of the descent to the lunar surface - and the months and years that led up to those extraordinary moments.
What is the Apollo effect?
The "Apollo effect": The achievement inspired countless millions around the world. Even as a schoolchild, I think I understood that if people could fire human beings off the surface of our planet, and land them on another world, then surely anything - anything at all - must be possible.
What computer did the Apollo mission depend on?
For the landing on the Moon, the crew depended almost entirely on their onboard auto-pilot - the Apollo Guidance Computer . And although today we like to joke about how limited the processing power of that computer was, at the time it was by far the most complex and sophisticated device aboard the spacecraft. Its ability to assist the astronauts in this near impossible feat was absolutely essential to the success of the mission.
How old were the Apollo flight controllers?
The flight controllers in mission control were incredibly young - for Project Apollo their average age was just 26 years old. And while it seems strange that such huge responsibility would be given to a bunch of fresh-faced employees, not long out of university, their youth was for the most part regarded as a significant asset.
How many people were involved in Apollo?
image caption. Buzz Aldrin salutes the US flag: The moonwalkers were the tip of a very long spear. In total, no fewer than 400,000 people were involved in Project Apollo. Nearly all of them felt deeply connected to the mission and, although only a handful of people finally flew to the Moon, in a very real sense the factory workers, engineers, ...
How old was Steve in Project Gemini?
By that time, he was only 23 years old.
When will 13 minutes to the moon be released?
The first episode of 13 Minutes To The Moon will be available for download on 13 May, with further episodes released every Monday, culminating in a final edition on 20 July, the anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing itself. The podcasts can be downloaded from the BBC and from leading platforms around the globe.
Season 2: The Apollo 13 story
Jump on-board a doomed mission to the Moon. Apollo 13: the extraordinary story
Season 1: The Apollo 11 story
How the first moon landing was saved. The story of the people who made Apollo 11 happen
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