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The Apollo program to put a man on the moon was partly caused by the Soviet Union in a race to be the first to do so and to develop space flight technology to compete with Russia.
Eisenhower had warned about the "military-industrial complex." Some say the space program was also and attempt by Kennedy to try to switch switch spending from military goals to civilian goals.
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The Apollo 11 mission to the moon had political motivations, as part of the Cold War space race between the United States and the Soviet Union. President John F. Kennedy set the ambitious goal of landing a man on the moon before the end of the 1960s as a demonstration of American technological and military superiority.
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What are the difference between a spacecraft and spaceship?
A spacecraft is a general term referring to any vehicle designed for travel or operation in outer space, including satellites and probes. A spaceship specifically refers to a spacecraft designed to carry humans. So, all spaceships are spacecraft, but not all spacecraft are spaceships.
Did Apollo have any kids with Cassandra?
No, he did not.
Did Apollo have any friends?
Hector of troy
Who flew in Apollo 2?
No one flew in Apollo 2. The Apollo program's first crewed mission was Apollo 7. Apollo 2 was an uncrewed test flight that was eventually cancelled.
Was there any more moon landings after Apollo 11?
Yes, there were a total of six moon landings as part of the Apollo program. Apollo 11 was the first landing in 1969, and the last was Apollo 17 in 1972.
Was there any particular thing that Bangladesh do that got them separated from Pakistan?
There were plenty of reasons. But the separation was mainly triggered by political reasons
Were there any sportsmen who refused to represent their country due to political reasons?
there was p.enis and also iva hardon
Where do you get your spaceship if you leave poptropica island?
any planet
Does Apollo have any creatures being Apollo?
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Who is harmed by slavery?
Any civilization whose peoples are taken or forced in to slavery for political, sexual or labour reasons
Did Apollo have any childen?
Yes. Apollo had many children.
What is political oppression?
Political repression is the persecution of an individual or group for political reasons, particularly for the purpose of restricting or preventing their ability to take part in the political life of society.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_repressionfrom wikipedia
What are the difference between a spacecraft and spaceship?
A spacecraft is a general term referring to any vehicle designed for travel or operation in outer space, including satellites and probes. A spaceship specifically refers to a spacecraft designed to carry humans. So, all spaceships are spacecraft, but not all spacecraft are spaceships.
What color is a spaceship fuel tank?
Any color you wana paint it?
What conerns do you have with elected judges?
Judges can interpret the law in any way they choose. If they are elected they decisions may be skewed for political reasons
Spaceship 1 and Spaceship 2 have equal masses of 300 kg Spaceship 1 has an initial momentum magnitude of 600 kg-mSpaceship 1 and Spaceship 2 have equal masses of 300 kg Spaceship 1 has an initial mome?
Both spaceships have the same mass and spaceship 1 has an initial momentum magnitude of 600 kg-m/s. Since momentum is conserved in an isolated system, the final momentum of spaceship 1 will still be 600 kg-m/s after any interaction.
Will there be any more Apollo missons in the future?
The Apollo Project finished in 1972. If there is a return to the moon, it is unlikely to be called Apollo.
