COX CABLE HISTORY: Apollo 12 Mission

Apollo 12, the third manned mission to the moon

The mission was crewed by three brave astronauts: Pete Conrad, Alan Bean, and Alan L. Lovell.

Cosmonauts and their roles

Pete Conrad

Pete Conrad

Pete Conrad, the mission commander, was an experienced test pilot.

Alan Bean

Alan Bean

Alan Bean was the lunar module pilot.

Alan L. Lovell

Alan L. Lovell

Alan L. Lovell was the command module pilot.

Mission Highlights

First use of the Lunar Roving Vehicle

The Apollo 12 mission was notable for being the first to use the Lunar Roving Vehicle, which allowed the astronauts to drive on the moon's surface.

First time humans used a gold standard for communication

The astronauts had to use a special gold-coated antenna for communication with Mission Control.

Interesting Facts

The astronauts brought 75 pounds of scientific equipment

The crew of Apollo 12 carried 75 pounds of scientific equipment, including seismometers and solar wind collectors.

They also brought 45 pounds of cameras.

They had 45 pounds of photographic equipment.

Interesting Facts 2

The Apollo 12 crew was the third mission to use a computer.

They used the onboard computer to control the spacecraft, including the lunar landing.

They also used the computer to control the lunar rover.

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