A detailed discussion is presented of the Apollo 15 mission, which conducted exploration of the moon over longer periods, greater ranges, and with more instruments of scientific data acquisition than previous missions. The topics include trajectory, lunar surface science, inflight science and photography, command and service module performance, lunar module performance, lunar surface operational equipment, pilot's report, biomedical evaluation, mission support performance, assessment of mission objectives, launch phase summary, anomaly summary, and vehicle and equipment descriptions. The capability of transporting larger payloads and extending time on the moon were demonstrated. The ground-controlled TV camera allowed greater real-time participation by earth-bound personnel. The crew operated more as scientists and relied more on ground support team for systems monitoring. The modified pressure garment and portable life support system provided better mobility and extended EVA time. The lunar roving vehicle and the lunar communications relay unit were also demonstrated.
APOLLO 15 Mission Report
1971
325 pages
Report
No indication
English
Manned Spacecraft , Extraterrestrial Exploration , Apollo 15 flight , Command service modules , Extravehicular activity , Lunar exploration , Lunar module , Apollo lunar surface experiments package , Bioastronautics , Ground support systems , Intravehicular activity , Lunar communication , Lunar roving vehicles
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|NTRS | 1972
|NTRS | 1971
NTRS | 1969
NTRS | 1970