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John Young on the lunar surface, 1972. Creator: Charles Duke
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John Young on the lunar surface, 1972. Creator: Charles Duke
John Young on the lunar surface, 1972. Astronaut John W. Young, commander of the Apollo 16 lunar landing mission, jumps up from the lunar surface as he salutes the U.S. Flag at the Descartes landing site during the first Apollo 16 extravehicular activity (EVA-1). Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr. lunar module pilot, took this picture. The Lunar Module (LM) " Orion" is on the left. The Lunar Roving Vehicle is parked beside the LM. The object behind Young in the shade of the LM is the Far Ultraviolet Camera/Spectrograph. Stone Mountain dominates the background in this lunar scene
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In this iconic print captured by Charles Duke during the Apollo 16 mission in 1972, we witness a remarkable moment of human achievement on the lunar surface. Astronaut John W. Young, commander of the mission, leaps up from the moon's dusty terrain as he salutes the U. S. Flag at the Descartes landing site. The American flag proudly flutters against the backdrop of Stone Mountain, symbolizing our nation's triumph in space exploration. The Lunar Module "Orion" stands tall on the left side of the frame while beside it rests the Lunar Roving Vehicle, a testament to mankind's ingenuity and determination to explore new frontiers. Behind Young lies an intriguing object -the Far Ultraviolet Camera/Spectrograph- casting its shadow under the protection of their spacecraft. Young's exuberant jump and patriotic salute encapsulate both his personal pride and America's collective spirit during this historic era. This image serves as a reminder that dreams can become reality through dedication and teamwork. As we gaze upon this photograph today, we are transported back to a time when humanity defied gravity and ventured beyond Earth's boundaries into unknown territory. It is a testament to our insatiable curiosity about our place in the universe and our relentless pursuit of scientific knowledge. Charles Duke has immortalized this extraordinary moment with his skillful photography, allowing us to share in these awe-inspiring achievements that forever changed how we perceive ourselves within the vastness of space.
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