Historical Events tagged with "fra mauro"
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Space Exploration
Apollo 14 Successfully Returns from the Moon
February 9th, 1971 54 years ago
Apollo 14, the third manned mission to the Moon, successfully returned to Earth after an 8-day mission. Commanded by Alan Shepard, the crew also included Edgar Mitchell and Stuart Roosa. They landed in the Fra Mauro region and conducted two moonwalks, gathering crucial lunar samples and conducting experiments. The mission showcased advancements in lunar exploration and technology, marking another significant chapter in NASA's Apollo program.
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