No, a “checklist error” did not almost derail the first moon landing
Nobel Intent,
Enlarge / Apollo 11's Eagle moves slowly away from Columbia and prepares for landing. (credit: NASA / Apollo Lunar Surface…
Enlarge / Apollo 11's Eagle moves slowly away from Columbia and prepares for landing. (credit: NASA / Apollo Lunar Surface…
The Apollo guidance computer did a lot with a little, but the idea that your cell phone has more computer power is a little off.
Update:I've modified a few specifics in this piece thanks to input from Apollo Lunar Surface Journal contributor Paul Fjeld.