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To: nickcarraway

You need a lot of fuel to land on the moon. No atmosphere to slow you down.


28 posted on 02/04/2024 4:14:30 PM PST by DouglasKC
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To: DouglasKC
You need a lot of fuel to land on the moon. No atmosphere to slow you down.

Not quite, Since gravity on moon is only one-sixth that of our Earth then you do not need anything close to the fuel needed on earth. And look at the rapid assent when going back to the CM.

98 posted on 02/04/2024 7:30:42 PM PST by daniel1212 (Turn 2 the Lord Jesus who saves damned+destitute sinners on His acct, believe, b baptized+follow HIM)
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