Historical Events tagged with "schmitt"
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Apollo 17 Crew Lands Safely Back on Earth
Apollo 17, the last mission of NASA's Apollo program, returned to Earth on December 19, 1972, after a successful lunar exploration. Piloted by Eugene Cernan, with Ronald Evans and Harrison Schmitt, the mission marked the final time humans traveled to the Moon. Cernan and Schmitt spent three days exploring the lunar surface, conducting experiments and collecting samples, while Evans remained in lunar orbit. The mission concluded with the crew's safe splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, showcasing the achievements of human space exploration.
Continue ReadingCernan and Schmitt's Final Moonwalk
Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt conducted the third and final extravehicular activity of the Apollo 17 mission on the Moon, marking a significant moment in lunar exploration. They explored the Taurus-Littrow valley, carrying out experiments, collecting samples, and showcasing the capabilities of NASA's lunar program. Cernan, the mission commander, became the last human to walk on the Moon, symbolizing the end of an era in manned space exploration. Their work contributed to scientific knowledge about the Moon's geology and environment.
Continue ReadingLast Human Moonwalk by Cernan and Schmitt
Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt commenced the third extra-vehicular activity on Apollo 17, marking a significant moment as they became the last humans to step onto the lunar surface. During this lunar excursion, they conducted scientific experiments, collected samples, and took photographs to document their findings. The mission was pivotal in advancing lunar science and exploring the Moon’s geology, and it symbolized the culmination of NASA's Apollo program.
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