13 Minutes to the Moon
Ep.06 Saving 1968
Jun 16, 2019
Explore the turbulent year of 1968 and how NASA took a monumental risk with Apollo 8, venturing further from Earth than ever before. Dive into the Apollo 8 mission, the astronauts' experience orbiting the moon, and witnessing the far side of the moon. Reflect on Earth's smallness and the iconic 'Earthrise' photo, as well as the impact of Apollo 8 on humanity's perspective of the universe.
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- Apollo 8's daring mission reshaped humanity's view of Earth's fragility and interconnectedness.
- The successful execution of the Trans-Lunar Injection maneuver showcased NASA's deep space navigation capability.
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The Gutsy Apollo 8 Mission
Apollo 8, viewed as the pioneering Apollo mission, set the stage for Apollo 11's moon landing. This mission, months before Apollo 11, faced immense challenges with tight timelines and technical failures. NASA was racing against the Soviets to achieve a crewed mission beyond Earth orbit. The decision to send Apollo 8 around the moon before testing the lunar module was bold and risky. Despite doubts and setbacks, the young team at NASA embraced the challenge to create a historic moment in space exploration.
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