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Astronaut John Young on the lunar surface, Apollo 16 mission, April 1972. Creator: Charles Duke
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Astronaut John Young on the lunar surface, Apollo 16 mission, April 1972. Creator: Charles Duke
Astronaut John Young on the lunar surface, Apollo 16 mission, 21 April 1972. Commander John Young performing the first Apollo 16 Spacewalk at the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package (ALSEP) deployment site, Descartes landing site. The lunar surface drill is just behind and to the right, rack and bore stems (left), with the three-sensor Lunar Surface Magnetometer beyond. The dark object in the right background is the Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator (RTG). Between the RTG and the drill is the Heat Flow Experiment
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In this photo print, we witness the awe-inspiring moment when Astronaut John Young embarked on a historic spacewalk during the Apollo 16 mission in April 1972. Commander Young, adorned in his iconic spacesuit, can be seen standing confidently on the lunar surface at the Descartes landing site. The image showcases an array of scientific equipment surrounding him as he prepares to deploy the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package (ALSEP). Just behind and to his right is a lunar surface drill, while rack and bore stems stand prominently on the left. Beyond them lies the three-sensor Lunar Surface Magnetometer, which played a crucial role in gathering valuable data about our moon's magnetic field. Notably visible in the background is a dark object known as the Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator (RTG), which provided essential power for various experiments conducted during this groundbreaking mission. This remarkable photograph captures not only humanity's incredible journey into space but also highlights our relentless pursuit of knowledge and exploration. It serves as a testament to both John Young's courage and dedication as an astronaut and NASA's commitment to unraveling mysteries beyond Earth. As we gaze upon this image from Heritage Images, we are reminded of how far we have come in our understanding of outer space while simultaneously igniting curiosity about what lies ahead for future generations venturing into uncharted territories within our solar system.
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