Historical Events tagged with "james irwin"
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Apollo 15 Astronauts Ride Lunar Rover
Apollo 15 astronauts David Scott and James Irwin became the first humans to drive a lunar rover on the Moon, significantly expanding the scope of exploration during the mission. The lunar rover, known as the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV), allowed for greater mobility and longer excursions on the lunar surface, marking a key advancement in lunar exploration technology. This milestone occurred during the third mission of the Apollo program to land on the Moon, highlighting the increased emphasis on scientific research and exploration beyond simply landing on the Moon.
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