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Apollo 15 astronaut James Irwin with the Lunar Rover, August 1971
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Apollo 15 astronaut James Irwin with the Lunar Rover, August 1971
Apollo 15 astronaut James Irwin, with the Lunar Rover with Mount Hadley in the background, August 1971. The Lunar Rover, which enabled the Apollo astronauts to travel further across the moon, was first used on Apollo 15. Apollo 15, the fourth successful lunar landing mission, was launched on 26 July 1971. It carried astronauts David Scott, Irwin and Alfred Worden. Worden remained in lunar orbit in the Apollo Command and Service Module while the other two astronauts descended to the moon
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1970s Alfred Apollo 15 Apollo Mission Astronaut David R David R Scott Irwin Lunar Lunar Mission Lunar Rover Manned Spaceflight Moon Moon Landing Nasa Oxford Science Archive Scott Seventies Space Space Suit Space Travel Worden
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This print captures Apollo 15 astronaut James Irwin alongside the remarkable Lunar Rover, against the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Hadley in August 1971. The Lunar Rover, a groundbreaking invention that revolutionized lunar exploration, made its debut during this mission. As the fourth successful lunar landing mission launched on July 26th, 1971, Apollo 15 carried three brave astronauts: David Scott, James Irwin, and Alfred Worden. While Worden remained in lunar orbit aboard the Apollo Command and Service Module, Scott and Irwin descended to explore the moon's surface. In this image by Alfred Worden, David R Scott can be seen maneuvering the Lunar Rover while James Irwin stands beside it in his iconic space suit. The vibrant colors highlight their presence amidst the desolate lunar landscape. This photograph not only showcases their incredible transportation technology but also symbolizes humanity's indomitable spirit of exploration. The significance of this moment cannot be overstated as it represents a giant leap forward for mankind's understanding of our solar system. With NASA at the helm and fueled by scientific curiosity and ambition, these courageous individuals embarked on an extraordinary journey into outer space. As we gaze upon this image from Heritage Images' collection at Oxford Science Archive with admiration and awe, we are reminded of humanity's relentless pursuit to uncover the mysteries beyond our own planet Earth.
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