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The challenges faced by the Apollo program in sending humans to the moon from "summary" of Ignition! by John Drury Clark
The Apollo program was an ambitious undertaking by NASA, with the goal of landing humans on the moon and bringing them back safely to Earth. However, this goal was not without its challenges. One of the main challenges faced by the Apollo program was the sheer distance between Earth and the moon. The moon is approximately 384,400 kilometers away from Earth, which presented a significant logistical challenge for the engineers and scientists working on the program. In addition to the distance, there were also challenges related to the harsh conditions of space. The vacuum of space, extreme temperatures, and lack of oxygen were all potential hazards that needed to be addressed in order to ensure the safety of the astronauts. The engineers working on the Apollo program had to develop advanced life support systems and thermal protection measu...
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