The 50th Anniversary of Apollo 17 (1972-2022) | NASA FriendsofNASA.org: This video celebrates the 50th anniversary of Apollo 17 (December 7–19, 1972) by talking with Lunar Module Pilot Jack Schmitt about the significance of that mission and how it laid the groundwork for future human exploration of the Moon. Jack also discusses how the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, which launched in 2009, has helped reinterpret Apollo-era data and given us new information about the lunar terrain that will help p

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The International Space Station (ISS) was captured passing in front of the Moon 🌑🚀 a breathtaking moment that lasts only a fraction of a second. Orbiting Earth at nearly 28,000 km/h, the ISS circles our planet every 90 minutes, often crossing paths with the Moon from our view on Earth. At first glance, it may look like a tiny shadow or mysterious object, but it’s actually one of humanity’s greatest space achievements a home for astronauts, floating high above us. 🌌✨ #space #SpaceX #NASA #fbli