Apollo LM
In-activeNorthrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSS)
July 21, 1969
Description
The Apollo lunar module (LM) ascent stage contained the crew cabin with instrument panels and flight controls. It contained its own Ascent Propulsion System (APS) engine and two hypergolic propellant tanks for return to lunar orbit and rendezvous with the Apollo command and service module.
Specifications
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Stages
1 -
Length
2.832 m -
Diameter
4.29 m -
Fairing Diameter
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Launch Mass
5.0 T -
Thrust
16.0 kN
Family
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Name
Apollo LM -
Family
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Variant
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Alias
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Full Name
Apollo LM Ascent Stage
Payload Capacity
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Launch Cost
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Low Earth Orbit
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Geostationary Transfer
Orbit
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Direct Geostationary
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Sun-Synchronous Capacity
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Northrop Grumman Space Systems
Commercial
CEO: Kathy Warden
NGSS 2015Northrup Grumman Space Systems designs, builds and delivers space, defence and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. They aquired Orbital ATK in 2018 along with its launchers and ongoing missions.
Apollo LM | Apollo 17
Northrop Grumman Space Systems | United States of AmericaTaurus–Littrow, Moon
Dec. 14, 1972, 10:54 p.m.
Apollo LM | Apollo 16
Northrop Grumman Space Systems | United States of AmericaDescartes Highlands, Moon
April 24, 1972, 1:25 a.m.
Apollo LM | Apollo 15
Northrop Grumman Space Systems | United States of AmericaHadley–Apennine, Moon
Aug. 2, 1971, 5:11 p.m.
Apollo LM | Apollo 14
Northrop Grumman Space Systems | United States of AmericaFra Mauro Formation, Moon
Feb. 6, 1971, 6:48 p.m.
Apollo LM | Apollo 12
Northrop Grumman Space Systems | United States of AmericaOceanus Procellarum, Moon
Nov. 20, 1969, 2:25 p.m.
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