Why was apollo MOON mission named for god of the SUN?

Subject: Why was apollo MOON mission named for god of the SUN?

Date: Sun Jun 25 15:43:19 2000
Posted by greg schrempp
Grade level: teacher/prof School: Indiana University
City: Bloomington State/Province: IN Country: US
Area of science: Astronomy
ID: 961962199.As

Message:


HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM:  I am researching the mythology of space 
exploration. After considerable research, I have not been able to answer 
the above question.  Can you help?

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