Apollo 17 splashdown, Pacific Ocean, December 19, 1972. Creator: NASA

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Apollo 17 splashdown, Pacific Ocean, December 19, 1972. Creator: NASA

Apollo 17 splashdown, Pacific Ocean, December 19, 1972. The Apollo 17 Command Module (CM) " America", with astronauts Eugene A. Cernan, Ronald E. Evans and Harrison H. Schmitt aboard, nears splashdown in the South Pacific Ocean to successfully concludes the final lunar landing mission in NASAs Apollo program. This overhead view was taken from a recovery aircraft seconds before the spacecraft hit the water. The splashdown occurred at 304:31:59 ground elapsed time, 2:24:59 p.m. (EST), at coordinates of 166 degrees 8 minutes west longitude and 27 degrees 53 minutes south latitude, about 350 nautical miles southeast of Samoa. The splashdown was only 0.8 miles from the target point. Later, the three crewmen were picked up by a helicopter from the prime recovery ship, USS Ticonderoga. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © Heritage Space/Heritage Images

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Framed Prints

Experience the thrill of history with our stunning NASA Framed Print featuring the iconic image of the Apollo 17 splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on December 19, 1972. Witness the moment of triumph as the Command Module "America" returns to Earth, carrying astronauts Eugene Cernan, Ronald Evans, and Harrison Schmitt. This exclusive print from Heritage Images brings you a piece of space exploration history, beautifully framed to enhance any room in your home or office. Add this captivating piece to your collection and relive the incredible journey of mankind's first steps on the moon.

Photo Prints

Experience the historic moment of Apollo 17's splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on December 19, 1972. Witness the iconic image of the Apollo 17 Command Module "America" returning to Earth, with astronauts Eugene Cernan, Ronald Evans, and Harrison Schmitt aboard. This stunning photograph, captured by NASA from Heritage Images, brings you a piece of space exploration history. Relive the excitement and wonder of the moon landing era with our high-quality Media Storehouse Photographic Prints. Each print is meticulously crafted to preserve the authenticity and brilliance of the original image, making it a must-have for any space enthusiast or collector.

Poster Prints

Relive the historic moment of the Apollo 17 splashdown with our stunning poster print from NASA's archives. Witness the iconic image of the Apollo 17 Command Module "America" safely returning to Earth, as astronauts Eugene Cernan, Ronald Evans, and Harrison Schmitt emerge from their lunar journey in the Pacific Ocean on December 19, 1972. This captivating poster, brought to you by Media Storehouse and sourced directly from NASA through Heritage Images, is a must-have for space enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Experience the thrill of the final Apollo mission to the moon, and add this piece of lunar history to your collection.

Jigsaw Puzzles

Experience the thrill of space exploration with our stunning jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image of the Apollo 17 splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on December 19, 1972. This captivating puzzle, created from an original NASA photograph by Heritage Images, allows you to piece together history as you recreate the moment when astronauts Eugene Cernan, Ronald Evans, and Harrison Schmitt returned from their epic Moon mission aboard the Command Module "America." Immerse yourself in the adventure and relive this historic moment in time. Perfect for space enthusiasts and puzzle lovers alike.