Apollo 17, the final flight of the Apollo program, took place on Dec. 7, 1972, with Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt becoming the last humans to walk on the moon.
The mission involved a third astronaut, Ronald Evans.
The astronauts collected rock and soil samples, conducted experiments, and sent data back to Earth. (Trending: US State Unveils Controversial ‘Gender Neutral’ Laws)
On this day in 1972, Apollo 17, the last crewed lunar landing mission of the Apollo program, landed on the Moon in the valley of Taurus-Littrow. More on Apollo 17: https://t.co/Nd6uUZxEY5 pic.twitter.com/eOB8UBDoIl
— National Air and Space Museum (@airandspace) December 11, 2023
The mission ended on Dec. 19, 1972, marking the last time an American has stepped on the moon.
Schmitt previously said, “The keys to the success of the Apollo program included the existence of several elements — specifically, a sufficient base of technology, as well as a large reservoir of patriotic young engineers and skilled workers.”
#ThsDayInHist0ry Dec. 11 1972- Apollo 17, successfully landed on the moon, etching an indelible chapter in the cosmic narrative of human exploration.
This milestone, reached on a historic day, marked the culmination of NASA's visionary Apollo program.
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— OnlyFacts (@ThsDayInHist0ry) December 11, 2023
He reportedly said, “We shall return, with peace and hope for all mankind. Godspeed the crew of Apollo 17,” before leaving the moon.
Eugene Cernan passed away in January 2017, and Harrison Schmitt later became a U.S. senator from New Mexico.
View of Earth from Apollo 17 while in transit to the Moon, a photo now known as
——-The Blue Marble—— https://t.co/8dsOTkrCCZ pic.twitter.com/fOYnY20GIN
— OnlyFacts (@ThsDayInHist0ry) December 11, 2023
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