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Apollo 15 moon landing mission control
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, during the liftoff of the Apollo 15 Lunar Module (LM) Falcon ascent stage from the Moons surface. The LM can be seen on the TV screen (centre). The Apollo 15 mission launched on 26th July 1971. The LM, with astronauts David R. Scott and James B. Irwin onboard, touched down on the lunar surface on 30th July 1971, where it spent 2days 18hours 54mins and 53secs
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This print captures a pivotal moment in history - the Apollo 15 moon landing mission control at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR) is depicted here during the liftoff of the Apollo 15 Lunar Module Falcon ascent stage from the Moon's surface. In the center of this bustling room, an intense focus can be seen on the TV screen displaying the LM itself. The Apollo 15 mission, which took place on July 26th, 1971, marked another milestone for human space exploration. With astronauts David R. Scott and James B. Irwin onboard, their lunar module touched down on July 30th and spent an impressive two days, eighteen hours, fifty-four minutes, and fifty-three seconds exploring our celestial neighbor. In this image filled with historical significance and technological marvels of its time, we witness dedicated workers operating computers and screens to ensure a successful mission outcome. These men are part of a larger team that propelled mankind forward into uncharted territories. As we gaze upon this photograph from Science Photo Library's collection without commercial use intentions in mind but rather as admirers of scientific achievement; it serves as a reminder of humanity's relentless pursuit to push boundaries beyond Earth's atmosphere. This iconic moment represents not only American ingenuity but also international collaboration that defined an era known as the Space Race – forever etching itself into our collective memory.
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