Project Apollo
Definition
Project Apollo was the third human spaceflight program carried out by NASA from 1961 to 1972. It successfully landed humans on the Moon and brought them safely back to Earth.
Analogy
In our video game analogy, Project Apollo is like reaching the final boss level. It's where all your skills and knowledge are put to the ultimate test - landing on the moon!
Related terms
Apollo 11: This was the specific mission within Project Apollo that first landed astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the moon in July 1969.
Lunar Module (LM): The spacecraft used in the Apollo program for lunar landings.
Saturn V Rocket: The type of rocket used during Project Apollo to send astronauts to the moon.
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