Apollo 17: Why Did America Cease Moon Landing Operations? | Secrets of the Last Lunar Landing

The Apollo 17 mission was the final opportunity to collect first hand information about the history and origin of the Moon. This film looks at this historic mission through the eyes of those who participated in it. Including Commander Eugene Cernan, Lunar Module Pilot Harrison Schmitt. Find us on:

48 min - Space & the Universe - Spark

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