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[[Image:CSM_in_Earth_orbit.jpg|thumb|right|The CSM in Earth orbit]] | |||
The [[w:Apollo_Command/Service_Module#Command_Module_.28CM.29|Command Module (CM)]] was the nerve center of the Apollo spacecraft, as it functioned as primary control and navigation platform during the missions. It housed the highly-advanced (for the 1960s) Apollo Guidance Computer, as well as all the systems the astronauts would need to safely re-enter earth's atmosphere. | The [[w:Apollo_Command/Service_Module#Command_Module_.28CM.29|Command Module (CM)]] was the nerve center of the Apollo spacecraft, as it functioned as primary control and navigation platform during the missions. It housed the highly-advanced (for the 1960s) Apollo Guidance Computer, as well as all the systems the astronauts would need to safely re-enter earth's atmosphere. | ||
Revision as of 17:55, 11 October 2006
Project Apollo simulates the Block II Command/Service Module (CSM), providing a home and life support for the astronauts in space. The CSM consisted of two parts, the Command Module (CM) and the Service Module (SM).
Structure & components
The Command Module (CM) was the nerve center of the Apollo spacecraft, as it functioned as primary control and navigation platform during the missions. It housed the highly-advanced (for the 1960s) Apollo Guidance Computer, as well as all the systems the astronauts would need to safely re-enter earth's atmosphere.
The Service Module (SM) contained the systems that were vital for the extended stay of up to 10 days in space. This included fuel cells to provide power and water, as well as radiators to keep the internal systems cool. Also housed in the service module were the primary propulsion systems, including the RCS maneuverability thrusters and the SPS, used for major course corrections. In later Apollo lunar missions, this versatile component contained a SIM Bay for additional scientific study of the lunar surface the space surrounding our nearest celestial neighbor.
Features
As the core of the Apollo hardware, the CSM is a high priority for Project Apollo - NASSP development. It has received a complete and ongoing overhaul for the 7.0 version, complete with new graphics, meshes and systems simulations.