Apollo 15
Fourth moon landing
Apollo 15 was the fourth crewed mission to land on the Moon, in July–August 1971.
It was the first of the extended scientific missions, featuring the lunar rover for the first time: The Apollo 15 crew drove the rover across the Hadley–Apennine region.
The mission is also remembered for the Genesis Rock, a sample believed to be from the Moon's original crust.
- moon landingCraft settling on satellite
- moonwalkBackward-gliding dance step
- lunar roverVehicle for satellite exploration
- astronautSpacecraft crew member
- space suitPressurized garment for void
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