Why NASA Didn't Go Directly to the Moon: Apollo Episode 1

The video explores the Apollo program, highlighting its unmatched achievements in space exploration. It delves into the Cold War context that spurred the US to focus on space supremacy, especially after the USSR's Sputnik success. President Kennedy's commitment to landing a man on the Moon led to significant budget increases and strategic planning by NASA. The video outlines the challenges and strategies, including the Lunar Orbit Rendezvous, that enabled the Apollo missions to succeed.

How did the budget for NASA change from 1960 to the peak of the Apollo program?

What challenges did NASA face in the Apollo program?

What was the Lunar Orbit Rendezvous plan?