: The mission returned 110.5 kilograms (243.7 lbs) of lunar rock and soil, more than any other Apollo mission. The Long Hiatus
: The crew spent 75 hours on the lunar surface and performed three extravehicular activities (EVAs) totaling over 22 hours . The Last Landing On The Moon
The lunar module, Challenger , landed in the on December 11, 1972. This site was specifically chosen for its geological diversity, featuring both ancient highlands and relatively young volcanic materials. Scientific Achievements and Records : The mission returned 110
Apollo 17 launched from the Kennedy Space Center on , at 12:33 a.m. EST, making it the only night launch of the Saturn V rocket. The crew consisted of: This site was specifically chosen for its geological
: Command Module Pilot, who remained in lunar orbit while his crewmates explored the surface.
: Harrison Schmitt's expertise led to the discovery of "orange soil" at Shorty Crater, which was later identified as volcanic glass from a "fire fountain" eruption roughly 3.6 billion years ago.