Apollo Program Collection (page 2)

Astronaut and Lunar Rover, Apollo 17
Astronaut and Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV), composite image. US astronaut and geologist Dr Harrison Schmitt exploring the Taurus-Littrow region of the Moon, as part of NASAs Apollo 17 mission

Apollo 17 landing site on Moon
Apollo 17 landing site. Artwork of the Taurus- Littrow region of the Moon, site of the Apollo 17 mission landing. The stars are shown as they appeared at the time of landing

Apollo mission splashdown. Artwork of an Apollo mission command module on the surface of the ocean after splashdown (landing)

Night launch of Apollo 17
Launch of Apollo 17. The Saturn V rocket carrying Apollo 17 blasts into the night sky at Cape Canaveral on 7 December 1972. This was the only night launch of the Apollo Lunar programme

Launch of Apollo 11

Artwork of Apollo spacecraft over Moon
Apollo spacecraft. Artwork of one of the Apollo spacecrafts used to land men on the Moon. The left half, called the command and service module (CSM), carried fuel

Lunar surface, the Hadley-Apennine region of the Moon. The craters Hilbert (far left) and Kondratyuk (far right) are seen. Photographed during the Apollo 15 mission of 1971 (26 July to 7 August)

Lunar landing module. The Antares lander (upper centre) in the Fra Mauro area on the surface of the Moon. The tracks seen leading from Antares were formed by the Modular Equipment Transport (MET)

The Moon from space, artwork
The Moon from space. Annotated artwork of the surface of the moon based on data obtained by unmanned US space probes. The Ptolemaeus crater can be seen at far left

The Moon from space, artwork
The Moon from space. Artwork of the surface of the moon based on data obtained by unmanned US space probes. The Ptolemaeus crater can be seen at far left

Apollo 16 rocket launch. Saturn 5 rocket launching the Apollo 16 mission into space from Launch Complex 39A at the John F. Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA

Canyon Diablo meteorite fragment
Meteorite of Canyon Diablo Crater, Coconino Country, Arizona near Winslow on Rote 66. Classification: Iron Octahedrite, coarse (1AB). Total weight was more than 30 tons, found in 1891

Apollo 10 command module. The Apollo 10 mission launched on 18th May 1969 and entered lunar orbit on 22nd May. The mission was the fourth manned mission in the Apollo programme

Apollo Service Module thruster quad on display. This thruster, a type of reaction control system (RCS), was used for NASAs Apollo program of manned missions to the Moon

Saturn V rockets F-1 engine. The Saturn V was the launch vehicle for NASAs Apollo program of manned missions to the Moon. The Apollo program took place between 1961 and 1975

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The Apollo program was a monumental achievement in human history, as it allowed us to explore and set foot on the Moon for the very first time. The iconic image of Earthrise over the Moon, captured by Apollo 8, showcased our planet's beauty from an entirely new perspective. This breathtaking view served as a reminder of our interconnectedness and fragile existence within the vastness of space. Apollo 11 further solidified our presence on the lunar surface with Neil Armstrong's historic footprint, forever marking mankind's triumph in reaching another celestial body. As subsequent missions followed suit, astronauts like those from Apollo 17 continued to leave their indelible marks upon the Moon's dusty terrain. Alan Bean, an astronaut from Apollo 12, ventured beyond boundaries known to humanity before him. His presence on the Moon symbolized not only scientific exploration but also artistic expression through his unique paintings inspired by his experiences in space. As we gazed back at Earth from this alien landscape, we were reminded of its preciousness and vulnerability. Seeing our home planet suspended against the black void emphasized that we must cherish and protect it for future generations. Inside the cramped quarters of the Lunar Module during these missions, astronauts faced challenges head-on while conducting experiments and making groundbreaking discoveries about lunar geology and potential resources. Eugene Cernan's final steps on behalf of Apollo 17 marked both an end and a beginning - closing out this remarkable chapter in space exploration while igniting dreams for future endeavors among aspiring scientists worldwide. The legacy left behind by all who participated in these extraordinary missions will forever inspire us to push boundaries further than ever before. The footprints they left behind serve as a testament to human ingenuity and determination - proof that when united towards a common goal, there is no limit to what we can achieve.