Historical Events tagged with "moon exploration"
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Space Exploration
Launch of Apollo 15 and Lunar Roving Vehicle
July 26th, 1971 53 years ago
Apollo 15 was launched from Kennedy Space Center and marked the first mission to utilize the Lunar Roving Vehicle. The crew, consisting of Dave Scott, Jim Irwin, and Alfred Worden, aimed to explore the Hadley-Apennine region of the Moon. The presence of the Lunar Roving Vehicle allowed for enhanced mobility and exploration capabilities, paving the way for more extensive scientific investigations on the lunar surface.
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