lunar module

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lunar module

The lunar module touches down on the moon's dusty surface.

Definition

Noun: A spacecraft designed to transport astronauts from a command module orbiting the moon down to the lunar surface and back for rendezvous.

Usage

The term "lunar module" refers specifically to the detachable part of a spacecraft system used in moon landings. It is used in the context of space exploration, particularly the Apollo program. * The astronauts boarded the lunar module to begin their descent to the moon. * After the moonwalk, they lifted off in the lunar module to rejoin the command module.

Advanced Usage
  • "Lunar module descent stage": The lower section of the module that remained on the moon's surface, serving as a launch platform for the ascent stage.
    • The descent stage of the lunar module was left on the moon.
  • "Lunar module ascent stage": The upper section of the module that carried the astronauts back to lunar orbit.
    • The lunar module ascent stage successfully docked with the command ship.
Variants and Related Words
  • LM: A common abbreviation for Lunar Module.
  • LEM (Lunar Excursion Module): The original name for the vehicle during early development.
  • Lander: A more general term for a spacecraft designed to land on a celestial body.
Synonyms
  • Moon lander
  • Lunar lander
Related Phrases/Idioms
  • "The Eagle has landed": The famous radio message from Apollo 11 confirming the successful landing of its lunar module, named .
    • Upon touchdown, Neil Armstrong announced, "Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed."
lunar module

The lunar module touches down on the moon's dusty surface.

Noun
  1. a spacecraft that carries astronauts from the command module to the surface of the moon and back

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