Apollo 17 Pacific Recovery Area, 1972. Creator: NASA

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Apollo 17 Pacific Recovery Area, 1972. Creator: NASA

Apollo 17 Pacific Recovery Area, 1972. The Apollo 17 spacecraft, containing astronauts Eugene A. Cernan, Ronald E. Evans, and Harrison H. Schmitt, glided to a safe splashdown at 2:25 pm EST on December 19, 1972, 648 kilometers (350 nautical miles) southeast of American Samoa. They were flown by recovery helicopter to the U.S.S. Ticonderoga slightly less than an hour after the completion of NASAs sixth and last manned lunar landing in the Apollo program

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This print captures a historic moment in space exploration - the Apollo 17 Pacific Recovery Area. Taken by NASA in 1972, it showcases the safe splashdown of the Apollo 17 spacecraft, carrying astronauts Eugene A. Cernan, Ronald E. Evans, and Harrison H. Schmitt. The image depicts the vastness of the Pacific Ocean as it stretches out beneath a cloudy sky. The parachutes that guided the spacecraft's descent can be seen floating gracefully on the water's surface, symbolizing a successful return from their lunar mission. Located approximately 648 kilometers southeast of American Samoa, this recovery area became witness to an extraordinary event - NASAs sixth and final manned lunar landing in the Apollo program. As they glided down to Earth at precisely 2:25 pm EST on December 19th, these brave astronauts marked another milestone in human achievement. Less than an hour after their touchdown, a recovery helicopter whisked them away to safety aboard the U. S. S Ticonderoga aircraft carrier nearby. This iconic photograph immortalizes not only their triumphant return but also represents America's dedication to space exploration during this pivotal era. Preserved through time, this image serves as a reminder of our boundless curiosity and determination to explore beyond our earthly boundaries. It stands as a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and discovery in one of mankind's greatest adventures - venturing into outer space.

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