posted 04-05-2012 04:55 PM               

First Landing

Now available from the Apple App Store.

On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 crew members Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the surface of the Moon. It was the first journey by humans to another celestial body.

The achievement of the first lunar landing was incredible, involving thousands of people to plan, develop and execute the flight. Through the First Landing app, you will see the first landing as never before, through computer simulation that allows you to enter the computer codes required.

You'll view the trajectory and maneuvers required, and you'll see the film from the LM window, synchronized for the first time with altitude and altitude rate indicators, computer displays, the ground track and more.

Experience the first journey to another world, and understand how the Eagle was landed.

Landing Visualization

The centerpiece of the "First Landing" app is a visualization of the landing from before powered descent initiation (a little over a minute before) through T-1 after landing.

Using the 16mm footage from the LMP window as a baseline, the display presents altitude, altitude rate, selected indicators, engine thrust, DSKY displays, the ground track, spacecraft attitude, mission time, event time (since ignition), as well as captions for the audio mix of air-to-ground, onboard and the flight director loop.

Eagle Hardware

Descriptions of the Eagle's hardware are extensive, giving you an overview of the vehicle used to implement the methods of landing.

LGC and DSKY

Learn how the DSKY operated in the lunar module for the descent to the surface.

Trajectory

Detailed information on the trajectory of Eagle from lunar orbit to the surface.

A unique, animated, annotated look a the final approach.