The Apollo project was about "landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to the Earth". This project began with other two spaceflights around the moon preparing the landing for the following travels. The first two spaceflights were fundamental for accomplish the final mission; the data recorded, all the analysis and statistics brought back after circumnavigating the moon were essential for the project. Until 1972, through Apollo mission, twelve men walked on the moon.
Walking on the moon was not the only purpose of Apollo mission. The program returned 842 pounds (382 kg) of lunar rocks and soil
to Earth, greatly contributing to the understanding of the Moon's composition and geological history. The program laid the foundation for
Walking on the moon was not the only purpose of Apollo mission. The program returned 842 pounds (382 kg) of lunar rocks and soil
to Earth, greatly contributing to the understanding of the Moon's composition and geological history. The program laid the foundation for