The Last Landing on the Moon: Apollo 17 Humanity's most recent footprints on the lunar surface were made during the mission, which concluded the initial era of lunar exploration in December 1972. While it marked the end of the Apollo program, it remains the most scientifically productive mission to another world to date. Mission Overview
: The astronauts drove the third LRV a total of 35.7 kilometers (22.2 miles), reaching a maximum distance of 7.6 kilometers from the lunar module—the farthest humans have ever traveled from their spacecraft. The Last Landing On The Moon
Apollo 17 launched from the Kennedy Space Center on , at 12:33 a.m. EST, making it the only night launch of the Saturn V rocket. The crew consisted of: The Last Landing on the Moon: Apollo 17
Apollo 17 was a "J-type mission," designed for extended stays and high scientific output. Key achievements included: Apollo 17 launched from the Kennedy Space Center
: The mission returned 110.5 kilograms (243.7 lbs) of lunar rock and soil, more than any other Apollo mission. The Long Hiatus