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In reply to the discussion: NASA didn't really go to the moon. North American-Rockwell did. [View all]ChrisF1961
(457 posts)21. The Lunar Module was designed and built by Grumman Aerospace Corporation
not by North American Rockwell.
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Starship (if it works out) will be a gamechanger. It can open up the inner Solar System to us.
Dial H For Hero
Jul 2021
#32
Well, access to Mercury takes an awful lot of delta V. So Luna, Venus, Mars, and the asteroids.
Dial H For Hero
Jul 2021
#37
I wouldn't anticipate any substantial human presence in Venerian orbit, but a science platform
Dial H For Hero
Jul 2021
#46
You've been traveling through the Cosmos since you were born upon this wonderful planet.
Saboburns
Jul 2021
#53
McDonnell Company built the Mercury and Gemini Capsules - First Free Man in Space
Stinky The Clown
Jul 2021
#22
Overall mission analysis, systems engineering and spacecraft integration was done by Bellcomm, Inc
Klaralven
Jul 2021
#24
LOL. Yes, let the billionaire parasite class continue to destroy society because ... cosmos!!!1111!!
PSPS
Jul 2021
#26
My grandfather figured out how to make many little bits of exotic metal for the Apollo Project.
hunter
Jul 2021
#30
Many people seem to want motives for going into space similar to those expressed in Star Trek TNG.
Dial H For Hero
Jul 2021
#35
For clarification, I'm not predicting warp drive. Presuming that humanity continues to progress at
Dial H For Hero
Jul 2021
#38
Well, I certainly don't expect it in my lifetime. One can dream, though.
Dial H For Hero
Jul 2021
#45