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FLY ME TO THE MOON - And Back!

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FLY ME TO THE MOON - And Back!

Duration 30m

Like a blast from the past, discover the complexity of planning a Mission to the Moon, back in the days when computers were new. Issues that must be considered include the need for unique, precise and complex mathematics necessary for plotting a flight plan to the Moon, taking into account the rotational wobble and gravity of both the Earth and the Moon as they spin on their axis, and the thrust to wait ratio of the Space Craft and the amount of fuel needed to complete the mission These are just some of the considerations in a seemingly endless list of details presented in this classic in-depth documentary. In the early days of Manned Space Flight, mission planners were limited by the early computer technology of the time, posing a tremendous challenge for engineers. Discover the facts about this amazing story and how against all odds, we were able to put men on the Moon and bring them safely back to Earth.