Could we get to the moon using only classical mechanics?

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Sending a man to the moon using only classical mechanics is indeed possible, as it was how the Apollo missions were accomplished. General Relativity is not necessary for interplanetary travel due to the minimal differences in predictions between it and classical physics at this scale. The classical equations of motion adequately describe the trajectory and mechanics involved in lunar missions. Historical evidence supports that lunar travel has been successfully executed using classical mechanics. Thus, classical mechanics remains sufficient for moon landings.
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I'm wondering if it's possible to send a man to the moon using only classical mechanics. If not, where would the classical equations fail?
 
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Of course. That's how we got there in the first place. No one uses General Relativity for interplanetary travel. It's too complicated and the difference between GR's predictions and classical physics' predictions are extremely small at this scale. Small enough to not have to worry about GR at all.
 
It's perfectly possible to fly to the moon using only classical mechanics.
In fact I believe it has already been done several times.
 

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