Apollo Program
Apollo 12
Vehicle: Saturn V | Launch Site: Statio Cognitum
Mission Overview
The Apollo 12 mission was a critical part of NASA's lunar exploration push. Precise lunar landing near Surveyor 3 probe. Astronauts deployed science experiments and retrieved parts. The engineering advances made in guidance systems, thermal protection, computing, and structural engineering defined a generation of technology. The data returning from this mission shaped planetary geology, astronomy, and solar physics, cementing its position in human technological history.
Flight Crew & Officers
Multimedia Gallery
Official NASA historical record photography for Apollo 12.