APOLLO 17 PRELAUNCH SUITING UP

[72-H-1519]

  • Photo Number: 72-H-1519

  • Release Date: 06-Dec-1972

  • Keywords: APOLLO 17,ASTRONAUTS,APOLLO PROGRAM,PRELAUNCH
    • Description: Eugene A. Cernan, Apollo 17 mission commander, watches technician conduct spacesuit pressure checks during pre- launch preparation tonight. In the background are Command Module Pilot Ronald E. Evans, center, and Harrison H. Schmitt. Cernan and Schmitt will explore the Moon's Taurus-Littrow region while Evans pilots the command module in lunar orbit. Apollo 17 is NASA's sixth and final manned lunar landing mission in the Apollo program.

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