2007-02-23 21:59:41 · 4 answers · asked by Drop the donkey 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
It was packed up in the side of the LEM and they used straps to pull it down when they were ready to use it.
The wheels were folded up as were some of the instruments to ensure that it fitted.
There are some photos on the Project Apollo Image Gallery
http://www.apolloarchive.com/apollo_gallery.html
Look for the photo IDs: KSC-71P-281, KSC-71P-282, 71-HC-682, 71-HC-684, KSC-71PC-415, KSC-71P-299, KSC-71P-300, KSC-71PC-345, and KSC-71PC-346 among others. They should give you an idea of how it all went together.
Click on the reference in the left hand column and it'll bring up a small pic at the top of the screen. Click on that for a full screen version.
I've seen a video recently that showed the LRV being unloaded on the lunar surface. Will see if I can find a link & post it for you.
2007-02-24 08:26:26 · answer #1 · answered by Whoosher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I realise that Woosher has a picture of Douglas Adams as his Avatar but his explanaion is correct. I find it hugely annoying that people [like my dad] say, where was the rover stored?
It fitted into a spce not much larger than a suitcase. It's deployment requires simply the pulling of a deployment strap and it unravelled perfectly. That is was so compact really is a miracle.
To read the full story of Apollo, [including a clear and full explanation of your question, read APOLLO, THE EPIC JOURNEY TO THE MOON by David West Reynolds
2007-02-24 10:19:18 · answer #2 · answered by BIMS Lewis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very Carefully
2007-02-23 22:50:38 · answer #3 · answered by Joy K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know you`r going to think I`m being flippant.......but did they tie it to the roof rack?
2007-02-23 22:53:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋