Apollo 16 was the fifth crewed mission to land on the Moon, launched by NASA in April 1972. Astronauts John Young, the mission commander, and Charles Duke, the lunar module pilot, embarked on a journey that focused on the exploration of the Moon’s surface in the Descartes Highlands. This area was chosen for its significant geological features that hinted at a complex volcanic history. With Young and Duke aboard the Lunar Module, Orion, NASA aimed to tackle scientific questions regarding the Moon’s formation and evolution. After a journey of nearly three days through space, Apollo 16 made a successful descent and landed on April 21, 1972. During their lunar excursion, Young and Duke spent a total of about 71 hours on the surface, conducting three moonwalks where they explored various geological formations, collected rock samples, and deployed scientific instruments. One of the notable achievements of the two astronauts was the use of the Lunar Roving Vehicle, which allowed them to traverse greater distances than previous missions, covering approximately 27 kilometers. The scientific data gathered during the mission yielded valuable insights into the Moon’s composition and geological history and set the stage for future lunar exploration.After spending nearly three days on the lunar surface, Apollo 16 successfully rejoined the command module piloted by Ken Mattingly, who remained in lunar orbit. The informations gathered and advanced technologies developed during Apollo 16 contributed significantly not only to lunar studies but also to building experience for future deep-space missions.