Apollo 15 Mission Objectives and Schedule
Apollo 15 Mission Objectives and Schedule
Document detailing the mission objectives of Apollo 15. This mission concentrated on intensive surveying and sampling of the lunar surface. Apollo 15 had a greater focus on science than previous missions and was the first to use the Lunar Roving Vehicle, which allowed the astronauts to travel greater distances.The document was produced by the NASA contractor Boeing, who manufactured the Lunar Rover Vehicle, as part of the Manned Flight Awareness programme. It gives a brief overview of the mission objectives, as well as containing a timeline of major events giving the time they were expected to occur.
NASA set up the Manned Flight Awareness programme in 1963 to raise standards and motivate its staff and the staff of its various contractors, promoting flight safety. Attention to detail and high standards were critical in ensuring that the components that would take humans to the Moon were of the highest quality and not likely to fail. The Manned Flight Awareness programme used leaflets like this one, as well as posters, films, awards, and an array of collectibles to raise awareness and motivate staff.
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Object number
2016-17
Location
Artefact Store
Has this object been into space?
No
Dimension - Dimension, Value, Measurement unit
Width: 21.5cm
Length: 27.9cm
Material
Paper
Associated Organisation
Manned Flight Awareness programme
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Associated event
Apollo 15
Object Production Date
1971
Object Production Organisation
Boeing
On Display Status
Not on display
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