Apollo 17, the sixth and final mission of NASA's Apollo program, launched on December 7, 1972, with a crew that included Commander Eugene Cernan, Lunar Module Pilot Harrison Schmitt, and Command Module Pilot Ronald Evans. Departing from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Apollo 17 was not only a capstone to a remarkable series of missions that had begun with Apollo 11 in 1969 but also a highlight for human space exploration as it enabled humanity to continue its journey of discovery on the Moon. Notably, Harrison Schmitt, a geologist, became the first scientist to land on the Moon, enriching the scientific understanding of the lunar surface.Upon landing in the Taurus-Littrow valley on December 11, 1972, the crew conducted a series of extravehicular activities (EVAs) to collect rock samples and conduct experiments. The mission featured the use of the Lunar Roving Vehicle, which allowed the astronauts to traverse greater distances than previous missions. Over the course of their stay, Cernan and Schmitt spent about 75 hours on the lunar surface, collecting 110.5 kilograms of lunar samples, which provided insights into the geological history of the Moon. They also performed scientific experiments using instruments that would facilitate further understanding of lunar phenomena.The mission was critical not only for scientific reasons but also symbolized the technological prowess of the United States at the time. With the lunar module ascent and subsequent docking with the command module, the comprehensive work conducted by Apollo 17 solidified key findings in planetary science and geology. This mission concluded a remarkable era in human spaceflight and left a legacy of scientific knowledge that continues to influence lunar exploration today.