Apollo 11 Moon Landing Quiz Vox

What was the name of the lunar module that landed on the moon?

• Eagle

• Saturn V

Who continued to circle the moon in the command module while Armstrong and Aldrin transferred to the lunar module?

• Buzz Aldrin

• Michael Collins

What was the maneuver called that set Apollo on course to the moon?

• Translunar injection

• Transearth injection

What did the lunar module leave behind when it performed the first launch from the moon?

• Rock samples

• Landing gear

What protected the command module during reentry into Earth's atmosphere?

• Heat shield

• Parachutes

How many kilometers is the Earth from the moon?

• 384 km

• 384,000 km

What was the climax of the years-long rivalry between the United States and Soviet Union in space exploration?

• Saturn V launch

• Apollo 11 moon landing

What was the purpose of the launch escape system?

• To pull the command module away from the rocket

• To slow down the spacecraft

What was the name of the rocket that sent the astronauts into space?

• Eagle

• Saturn V

How many days did Apollo coast through space before reaching the moon?

• 3 days

• 2 1/2 days