History Daily The Last Men on The Moon
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Dec 13, 2024 Explore the historic Apollo 17 mission, the last lunar landing by humans. Experience the intense emotions and challenges faced by astronauts Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt as they navigate the moon's surface. Discover their groundbreaking findings, including the unique orange soil, that marked a bittersweet conclusion to the Apollo program. Enjoy Gene's poignant reflections on future explorations as they prepare for their journey back to Earth, making history as the final men on the moon.
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Apollo 17 Landing
- Harrison Schmitt, a geologist, piloted the Apollo 17 lunar module Challenger, landing 600 feet from the target.
- This was a challenging landing site in the Taurus-Littrow Valley.
Last Man on the Moon
- Apollo 17 was the final mission of the Apollo program and the last time humans walked on the moon.
- Harrison Schmitt was the first scientist-astronaut to land on the moon.
Geologist Turned Astronaut
- Jack Schmitt, a geologist, trained as a pilot to become an astronaut, even flying supersonic.
- Although a scientist, his early contribution involved training other astronauts in lunar geology.
