Flying the Apollo 11 Moon Landing with the Original AGC Code (Apollo Guidance Computer Part 23)

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We fly the Apollo 11 landing to a high degree of fidelity, with the simulated LM guided by a real AGC running the original Apollo 11 flight software. Mike has hooked the AGC to a LM simulation from the Orbiter/NASSP program, which is a very accurate simulation. Just as back then, it requires piloting skill and nerves of steel. We fly two landings in this video: the first one is a "nominal" Apollo landing to explain things. The second one is a hair raising Apollo 11 re-enactment landing, with 1202 errors and the actual Apollo astronauts calls from the radio recordings weaved in. Seat back and fly safe.

0:00 Not a game, but the actual Apollo 11 code running on an AGC replica
2:11 Nominal landing
18:35 Apollo 11 actual landing (with air to ground calls)
38:26 Abort lift-off from the Moon

Here is a link to the installation instructions of the unmodified Orbiter/NASSP software, which flies using an AGC emulation instead of real AGC hardware as shown here:

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As an engineer I’m most impressed by your work, all of you. But I’m most impressed by Mikes knowledge at such a young age. A brilliant mind for sure.

pederb

this simulated landing using the real AGC (vis a vis FPGA) was as exciting as the spaceX landings. truly awesome and inspiring.

chrisgone

This series must be broadcast on a documentary channel. Awesome work!

revocnc

You guys really put this thing to actually simulate what it did when it landed on the moon is amazing!!!!

andrewreynolds

Pretty cool seeing Orbiter/NASSP use a real AGC in place of the emulated one.

Membrane

seriously how are you not a real astronaut? your knowledge of all the controls just amazes me considering the equipment/controls were made 50+ years ago, and to then integrate it with todays technology to creat probably the greatest flying sim EVER, i am a huge space fan especially with the Saturn V and Space Shuttle history and to think you can re create those events is unbelievable, 1 clever guy

jmarston

Just incredible, a level of intellect that astounds me, and I think I’m a pretty clever dude…Hats of to you Mike!! Amazing

petesapwell

That little light with 'Master Alarm' on it... I did read 'Hamster Alarm' for a moment.

bpa

This is just gold. Awesome, well done guys! (I still want Mike's T-Shirt 😅)

janniswiese

very impressive. Excellent work and fascinating to watch the AGC being restored by the team. Thank you very much. Any moon landing deniers would have a hard time explaining why this computer was even built if the whole thing was a cherade.

linuxbass

This video made my weekend. Well done!

pebblegarden

Please Marc: do a video of ths simulator with Collins and Aldrin. please

jorgealzate

I kinda never want this series to end!

FLDiver

As a resident of Bethpage, long island PLEASE call it the LEM the original name of the module where 100s of thousands of people worked on it. My best friends father was in charge of wiring for the LEM. I rememebe when the Grumman Guppy landed to pick up the LEM to go to Fla. I lived 1/2 mile from end of runway and saw it come in. The second identical LEM was kept in the hanger in case of problems that need to be addressed. Adter the moon landing rhe second LEM was pushed into the parking lot and spray painted camo green and remained there for well over a year. I used to go past it almost every day

rty