Apollo 15 Collection

Astronaut on Moon with Earth

Moon
The Moon, showing part of its far side, photographed from the departing Apollo 15 spacecraft in August 1971, after its Moon landing

Spacecraft on the Moon, lunar map
Spacecraft on the Moon. Map showing coloured markers for 34 spacecraft that impacted or landed on the Moon from the 1960s onwards

Apollo lunar rover, artwork. Two Apollo astronauts in a lunar rover, exploring on the Moon. Their lunar landing module is at upper left

Astronaut Jim Irwin saluting the American flag by the lunar rover and the lunar module Falcon at the Hadley-Apennine
APOLLO 15: JIM IRWIN, 1971. Astronaut Jim Irwin saluting the American flag by the lunar rover and the lunar module Falcon at the Hadley-Apennine landing site, during the Apollo 15 mission

APOLLO 15, 1971. Jim Irwin standing by the lunar rover, Mount Hadley in the background

Earth rising above the Moon, seen from Apollo 15, July-August 1971. Creator: NASA
Earth rising above the Moon, seen from Apollo 15, July-August 1971. The crescent Earth rises above the lunar horizon, taken from the Apollo 17 spacecraft in lunar orbit during the final lunar landing

The crew of the Apollo 15 Mission at the Manned Spacecraft Centre, Houston, Texas, 1971. Artist: NASA
The crew of the Apollo 15 lunar mission at the Manned Spacecraft Centre, Houston, Texas, 1971. From left to right: David R. Scott (mission commander), Alfred M

Endeavour Nears Splashdown, 1971. Creator: NASA
Endeavour Nears Splashdown, 1971. The Apollo 15 Command Module " Endeavour", with Astronauts David R. Scott, Alfred M. Worden and James B

Penetrometer, Lunar Self Recording (LSRP), Apollo, 1970s. Creator: NASA
The Self-Recording Penetrometer was a device used on Apollo 15 and 16 to measure some mechanical properties of the lunar soil

Camera, Lunar Mapping, Apollo, 1970s. Creator: Fairchild Space & Defense Systems
This is the flight backup for the mapping cameras used on the last three Apollo missions. Mapping the lunar surface was a high priority during Apollo 15, 16, and 17

The first Lunar Roving Vehicle, Apollo 15, July 1971. Creator: NASA
The first Lunar Roving Vehicle, Apollo 15, July 1971. Battery-powered four-wheeled rover used on the Moon in the last three missions of the American Apollo program (15, 16, and 17) in 1971 and 1972

Earth from Apollo 15, 26 July 1971. Creator: NASA
Earth from Apollo 15, 26 July 1971. Planet Earth photographed by the Apollo 15 crew, from between 25, 000 and 30, 000 nautical miles away

Alfred M. Worden (b1932) during the Apollo 15 lunar mission, 1971. Artist: NASA
Alfred M. Worden (b1932) during the Apollo 15 lunar mission, 5th August 1971

The Apollo 15 lunar mission insignia, 1971. Artist: NASA
The Apollo 15 lunar mission insignia, 1971

The lift off of Apollo 15, Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA, 1971. Artist: NASA
The lift off of Apollo 15, Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA, 26th July 1971

The Apollo 15 capsule lands safely despite a parachute failure, Mid-Pacific Ocean, 1971. Artist: NASA
The Apollo 15 capsule lands safely despite a parachute failure, Mid-Pacific Ocean, 7th August 1971

The Mission Operations Control Room in Mission Control Centre, Houston, Texas, USA, 1971. ston, 1971. Artist: NASA
The Mission Operations Control Room in Mission Control Centre, Houston, Texas, USA, 1971. This photograph was taken minutes after the launch of the Apollo 15 lunar landing mission, 26th July 1971

James Irwin (1930-1991) with the Lunar Roving Vehicle during Apollo 15, 1971. Artist: NASA
James Irwin (1930-1991) with the Lunar Roving Vehicle during Apollo 15, 1971. Irwin works on the Lunar Roving Vehicle during the first Apollo 15 lunar surface extravehicular activity (EVA-1)

Astronaut James Irwin (1930-1991) gives a salute on the Moon, 1971. Artist: NASA
Astronaut James Irwin (1930-1991) gives a salute on the Moon, 1971. Irwin, pilot of the Lunar Module, gives a military salute while standing beside the deployed U.S

Astronaut David Scott (b1932) on the slope of Hadley Delta during Apollo 15, 1971. Artist: NASA
Astronaut David Scott (b1932) on the slope of Hadley Delta during Apollo 15, 1971. David Scott, mission commander, with tongs and gnomon in hand

The Apollo 15 Command and Service Modules in lunar orbit, 1971. Artist: NASA
The Apollo 15 Command and Service Modules in lunar orbit, 1971. Photographed from the Lunar Module just after rendezvous, looking southeast into the Sea of Fertility

Apollo 15 astronaut James Irwin with the Lunar Rover, August 1971
Apollo 15 astronaut James Irwin, with the Lunar Rover with Mount Hadley in the background, August 1971. The Lunar Rover, which enabled the Apollo astronauts to travel further across the moon

Lunar Roving Vehicle
The Lunar Roving Vehicle is photographed alone against the lunar background during the Apollo 15 lunar surface extravehicular activity (EVA) at the Hadley-Apennine landing site

Wernher von Braun, aerospace engineer
Wernher von Braun (1912-1977. Portrait of the German-American rocket scientist and aerospace engineer Wernher von Braun examining the colour television camera that will be attached to the Lunar)

Cresent Earth, as seen from the Moon during the Apollo 15 mission. Photographed as the Apollo 15 left the Moon to return home on 7th August 1971

Apollo 15 Lunar Roving Vehicle on the moon
August 1971 - The Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) is photographed alone against the desolate lunar background during the Apollo 15 lunar surface extravehicular activity (EVA)

An aerial view of the Apollo 15 spacecraft on its launch pad
Cape Canaveral, Florida, July 13, 1971 - An aerial view of Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center, showing the 363-feet tall Apollo 15 (Spacecraft 112/Lunar Module 10/Saturn 510)

High angle view of the Apollo 15 space vehicle
Cape Canaveral, Florida - May 11, 1971 - High angle view showing the Apollo 15 (Spacecraft 112/Lunar Module 10/Saturn 510)

Apollo 15 moon landing mission control. View of the Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR) in the Mission Control Center (MCC) at NASAs Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas

Lunar crater, Apollo 15 photograph
Lunar crater. View of the flow structure on the rim and edge of the Tsiolkovsky crater in the highlands of the lunar farside

Crater Timocharis on the Moon photographed from the orbiting Apollo 15 spacecraft in 1971. This meteorite crater is around 32 kilometres (km) wide, and was photographed from 100 km above it

Apollo 15 exploration, artwork. Apollo 15 astronaut on the Moon, adjusting the high-gain antenna on the lunar rover so that it is pointing towards Earth

APOLLO 15: MOON, 1971. Oblique view of the Moons farside from command module in orbit, 1971

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"Apollo 15: Exploring the Moon and Beyond" In 1971, Apollo 15 embarked on a historic mission to explore the Moon like never before. Astronauts had the opportunity to witness breathtaking views of Earth from space, capturing an iconic image of an astronaut standing on the lunar surface with our beautiful planet in the background. This awe-inspiring sight served as a reminder of humanity's remarkable achievements. The spacecraft gracefully touched down on the Moon, leaving behind footprints that would forever mark our presence in space. Equipped with lunar maps and advanced technology, astronauts navigated their way through this mysterious celestial body. The Apollo lunar rover became their trusty companion as they ventured across rugged terrains and discovered new wonders. One unforgettable moment was when Astronaut Jim Irwin saluted the American flag by the lunar rover at Hadley-Apennine landing site. With Mount Hadley towering in the background, it symbolized both national pride and human triumph over seemingly insurmountable challenges. As Apollo 15 neared its end, Endeavour prepared for splashdown back on Earth's surface. The safe return marked another successful mission completed by NASA's dedicated team of scientists and astronauts. During their time on the Moon, scientific experiments were conducted using innovative tools such as penetrometers and self-recording devices to gather valuable data about this extraterrestrial world. A specially designed camera allowed for detailed mapping of lunar landscapes, providing invaluable insights into its geology. The first Lunar Roving Vehicle used during Apollo 15 revolutionized exploration capabilities by allowing astronauts to cover greater distances than ever before. It opened up new possibilities for future missions while showcasing mankind's ability to adapt and conquer even harsh environments beyond our home planet. It also offered us mesmerizing glimpses of Earth from space – a fragile blue marble suspended against an infinite backdrop. These images reminded us of our interconnectedness as inhabitants of this pale blue dot, inspiring us to protect and cherish our planet.