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Moon Landing Mission Profile Chart

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This graphic details the sequence of major events during the flight of Apollo 11 to the Moon and back to Earth, July 16-24, 1969. The journey begins with launch of the Saturn V from Earth (shown on the left). The trip to the Moon and the landing are depicted on the trajectory at the bottom of the graphic. Lift off from the Moon and the journey back to Earth are depicted on the trajectory at the top of the graphic.

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U.S. Launch Vehicle Payload Size Comparison

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This chart shows the payload capabilities of 11 US launch vehicles. The Saturn V tops the chart with the power to put 240,000 pounds into a 100 nautical mile orbit.


Apollo Moon Landings Location Chart

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This chart shows the locations of every Apollo Moon landing.


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