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Saturn V rotation

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benparry:
Morning All. I am in a debate with a hoaxy regarding Sibrels claims in AFTHOTWTTM (An old one i know sorry)

She seems to think it wouldn't have been possible to film out of the window as its on the side of the CM. That isn't my question here.

I am under the impression that the Saturn V rotated on its vertical axis on the way to moon to help with heat control. However i cannot find any info online about this. Are there any sources explaining this

cheers

Allan F:
Yes, the barbecue roll. Around 0.3 degrees per second during coasting phases for Apollo 11. Also known formally as Passive Thermal Control.

https://history.nasa.gov/afj/ap11fj/06day2-tv.html

And it wasn't the Saturn V, just the Apollo Command/Service module and the LM. The booster had long been discarded at this stage.

benparry:
Brill cheers Al. Hows the group i got kicked of going lol

Allan F:
Dead as a post.

benparry:
Yeah i guessed it would be

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