Corgi - Apolo Command Module

Product detailed description

Metal model of Apolo space module

Metal model with plastic accessories is without scale.

Dimensions: length: 3 cm, height: 7,5 cm

The model is from the new Space Exploration Collection by Corgi. The series, which is aimed especially at beginner collectors and older children, focuses on the field of astronautics. The models are mostly made of metal and impress with their high quality workmanship and interesting details.

Apolo
Apolo was an American spaceflight program that took place from 1961 to 1975. The goal of the program was to enable American astronauts to land on the Moon and return to Earth. Apolo consisted of a Saturn V rocket, an orbital module, a lunar module, and a command module. A total of 17 Apollo flights were made, 6 of which landed on the Moon. The last flight took place in 1975. The Apolo program is considered one of the most significant achievements in the history of space exploration and the race between the US and the USSR for space supremacy.

The Apollo command module was designed to serve as a living space for the three astronauts during their journey to the Moon and back to Earth. The command module consisted of a main cabin that contained the control and navigation systems, fuel tanks, engine, and landing parachute. At the time of entry into Earth's atmosphere, the landing chute separated, slowing the module's speed and allowing it to return safely to Earth. Overall, the Apola command module was a key element of the spacecraft that allowed the astronauts to reach the Moon and return safely to Earth.