The Command Module
The Command Module was the spacecraft that carried the three Apollo astronauts from Earth to the Moon and back again. It was the only part of the Apollo spacecraft that returned to Earth intact and was designed to provide a safe and comfortable environment for the astronauts during their journey.
The Command Module was a cone-shaped spacecraft that measured about 11 feet tall and 13 feet in diameter. It was made up of two parts: the Crew Module, where the astronauts lived and worked during their journey, and the Service Module, which contained the propulsion system, electrical power, and other equipment needed to support the mission.
The Crew Module was pressurized and contained three seats, instrument panels, and equipment for the astronauts to live and work in space. The seats were positioned facing forward, and each astronaut had access to controls and displays for the spacecraft's systems. The Crew Module was also equipped with a hatch, which allowed the astronauts to enter and exit the spacecraft.
The Service Module was attached to the bottom of the Crew Module and contained the spacecraft's rocket engines, fuel and oxidizer tanks, and other equipment needed for the mission. The Service Module was designed to be jettisoned just before the Command Module re-entered the Earth's atmosphere, leaving the Crew Module to return to Earth under a set of parachutes.
The Command Module played a critical role in the success of the Apollo missions, as it provided a safe and reliable means of transporting the astronauts to and from the Moon. It was designed to withstand the extreme temperatures and pressures of spaceflight and to keep the astronauts comfortable and safe during their journey.
Today, the Command Module remains an iconic symbol of the Apollo missions and a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the people who made it possible.
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