A monumental NASA initiative focused on lunar exploration. It utilized the massive Saturn V rocket and a specialized command and lunar module architecture. The program established the foundation for deep space navigation, life support, and planetary extravehicular activity.
Heard on the job
The engineers pulled out some old Apollo documentation to see how they handled the lunar dust problem.
Related terms
Artemis
The crewed spaceflight program led by the United States to return astronauts to the Moon and establish a sustainable lunar presence.
CSM
The Command and Service Module was the primary spacecraft used during the Apollo lunar program.
LEM
The Lunar Excursion Module was the lander portion of the Apollo spacecraft.