Lunar Module ascent stage

GPTKB entity

Statements (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Author
gptkbp:allows Limited to lunar missions
gptkbp:challenges Weight and stability
gptkbp:communication Radio system
gptkbp:controls Guidance and Navigation System
Manual and automated controls
gptkbp:cooling_system Insulation
gptkbp:crew 2
Sample collection
Extensive training required
Astronauts trained for lunar conditions
gptkbp:design gptkb:Grumman_Aircraft_Engineering_Corporation
Ascent from lunar surface
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:elevation Throttleable engine
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:F-1_engine
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:Apollo_17
gptkb:Apollo_11
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 2,000 pounds
gptkbp:fuel_type Hypergolic propellants
gptkbp:game_world gptkb:battle
gptkbp:height 4.2 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:First_manned_lunar_ascent_vehicle
gptkbp:home_port gptkb:Author
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lunar Module ascent stage
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:Limited
gptkbp:is_a_destination_for gptkb:physicist
gptkbp:is_used_for gptkb:planet
gptkbp:landing_gear Retractable landing gear
gptkbp:landing_site Lunar surface
gptkbp:launch_date 1969-1972
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Kennedy_Space_Center
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Saturn_V
15,000 pounds
gptkbp:launched Pre-launch checks required
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight Sample return to Command Module
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Houston,_Texas
Remains on lunar surface
gptkbp:mission_duration varied by mission
Apollo 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17
gptkbp:navigation_system Inertial navigation system
gptkbp:number_of_stages gptkb:battle
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:operating_hours approximately 8 hours
gptkbp:operational_area Lunar atmosphere
gptkbp:operational_history 1969-1972
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:software
gptkbp:power_output Batteries
gptkbp:propulsion gptkb:rocket
gptkbp:safety_features Abort system
gptkbp:scholarships gptkb:battle
gptkbp:speed Not applicable
gptkbp:status Decommissioned
gptkbp:succeeded_by 100% in Apollo missions
gptkbp:surface RCS thrusters
gptkbp:weight 4,500 kg
Balanced for ascent
gptkbp:width 4.2 meters
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Apollo_11_artifacts
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4