The Apollo mission consisted of a Command Module (CM) and a Lunar Module (LM). The CM and LM would separate after lunar orbit insertion. One crew member would stay in the CM, which would orbit the Moon, while the other two astronauts would take the LM down to the lunar surface. After exploring the surface, setting up experiments, taking pictures, collecting rock samples, etc., the astronauts would return to the CM for the journey back to Earth.

Apollo Crewed Earth Orbiting Missions

Apollo 7

Launched 11 October 1968

First crewed Apollo flight

Splashdown 22 October 1968

Apollo 9

Launched 03 March 1969

First crewed Lunar Module test

Splashdown 13 March 1969

The Apollo 1 Launch Pad Accident

Apollo 1

27 January 1967

Tragic Loss of Three Apollo Astronauts