Houbolt's Lunar Orbit Rendezvous Theory

Houbolt's Lunar Orbit Rendezvous (LOR) theory proposed a strategy for Moon missions where a spacecraft would travel from Earth to lunar orbit, then a smaller landing module would detach, land on the Moon, and return. The main spacecraft would stay in orbit, acting as a safe hub for astronauts and equipment. This approach minimized the size and weight of spacecraft needed to land on the Moon, making missions more feasible with existing technology. Houbolt's idea was crucial in enabling Apollo missions, offering an efficient and safer way to explore the lunar surface.