How did the space module emit air when it lifted off from the moon?
2007-05-19 11:38:05 UTC
Since there is no air on the moon it would be logical to say you cannot create air with any object or instrument since there is NO air to begin with. Example: A blowdryer. Yet, the module emitted a great amount of air.
Five answers:
Jason T
2007-05-19 17:31:32 UTC
Whatever it emitted it carried with it in the first place. The astronauts breathed oxygen supplied by a tank in a highly compressed cryogenic state. The rockets were powered by liquid/gas fuels that were carried in tanks and ignitied on contact in the rocket nozzle.
You really should do some basic research before posting here, especially if your question presumes to draw a conclusion, as yours does.
Billy Butthead
2007-05-19 15:39:06 UTC
The landing module rose on a column of gasses produced by it's rocket engine.
It the same landing module had been on earth it would have gone up a few miles then crashed back on earth
JOHNNIE B
2007-05-19 13:21:32 UTC
In the lift off we generated 300% more atmosphere than the moon has ever had.
Moondog
2007-05-19 11:40:35 UTC
Air? No. Rocket blast.
2007-05-19 11:46:32 UTC
The LEM used SOLID FUEL ROCKETS and they have their own oxygen to burn,
Sorry, but you didn't find the 'smoking gun'... we STILL went to the moon... even if you don't want to believe it.
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