Communication, space operation

Communication, space operation

Communication, space operation

If it works, it will be the first time voice has traveled from the Earth, up to a man-made moon, and back to Earth again

And back to Earth again

Back to Earth

Less than a minute remains on the countdown

13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0

High in the sky, the third stage burns fast

The payload section separates from the engine

If it works, it will be the first time voice has traveled from the Earth, up to a man-made moon, and back to Earth again

Space communication