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Replica of the plaque left on the Moon by Apollo 17 astronauts, 1972. Creator: NASA
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Replica of the plaque left on the Moon by Apollo 17 astronauts, 1972. Creator: NASA
Replica of the plaque left on the Moon by Apollo 17 astronauts, 1972. Photographic replica of the plaque that the Apollo 17 astronauts left on the Moon at the Taurus-Littrow landing site. It reads: " Here man completed his first explorations of the Moon December 1972, A.D. May the spirit of peace in which we came be reflected in the lives of all mankind". (Signatures: Eugene A. Cernan; Ronald E. Evans; Harrison H. Schmitt; Richard Nixon, President, United States of America). Apollo 17 was the final lunar landing mission in NASAs Apollo program. The commemorative plaque was unveiled at the close of the third extravehicular activity (EVA-3). The plaque was made of stainless steel measuring nine by seven and five-eighths inches, and one-sixteenth inch thick. It was attached to the ladder on the landing gear strut on the descent stage of Apollo 17 Lunar Module " Challenger."
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This photographic replica captures the historic plaque left on the Moon by the Apollo 17 astronauts in 1972. The plaque, made of stainless steel, measures nine by seven and five-eighths inches and is one-sixteenth inch thick. It was unveiled at the Taurus-Littrow landing site during the final lunar landing mission of NASA's Apollo program. The inscription on the plaque reads: "Here man completed his first explorations of the Moon December 1972, A. D. May the spirit of peace in which we came be reflected in the lives of all mankind". The signatures of Eugene A. Cernan, Ronald E. Evans, Harrison H. Schmitt, and Richard Nixon are also included. This commemorative piece symbolizes a significant moment in human history when humanity ventured beyond Earth to explore another celestial body for the first time. It represents not only scientific achievement but also serves as a reminder of our capacity for peaceful exploration and cooperation. The print showcases intricate lettering that bears witness to this extraordinary event while capturing an era marked by space exploration and technological advancement. As we gaze upon this image, we are reminded of our collective heritage as inhabitants of both Earth and space – a testament to human curiosity, courage, and ingenuity. With its historical significance preserved through this replica photograph from NASA's archives, it stands as a timeless tribute to those who dared to reach for new frontiers amidst an infinite universe waiting to be discovered.
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