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Apollo 17 landing site on Moon
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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. Astronauts from the Apollo mission, the last to land on the Moon, touched down in this region on 11th December, 1972. They spent a total of 22 hours on the lunar surface
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This artwork showcases the historic Apollo 17 landing site on the Moon's Taurus-Littrow region. The image beautifully captures the lunar surface, with intricate details of craters and rugged terrain. The stars depicted in the artwork accurately represent how they appeared at the time of the mission's landing on December 11th, 1972. The Apollo 17 mission holds a special place in space exploration history as it marked humanity's last journey to our celestial neighbor. Astronauts from this groundbreaking mission spent an impressive total of 22 hours exploring and conducting experiments on the lunar surface. In this stunning illustration, we can almost feel ourselves standing alongside these brave astronauts as they ventured into uncharted territory. The American flag proudly stands tall against Earth's backdrop, symbolizing mankind's extraordinary achievements in manned spaceflight. As we gaze upon this awe-inspiring print, we are reminded of NASA's remarkable Apollo program that pushed boundaries and expanded our understanding of both our own planet and beyond. This artwork serves as a testament to human curiosity and determination to explore new frontiers within our universe. Science Photo Library has once again captured a momentous occasion through their exceptional artistry, allowing us to appreciate the beauty and significance of this iconic landing site on the Moon.
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