Apollo Program
Apollo 17
Vehicle: Saturn V | Launch Site: Pacific Ocean
Mission Overview
The Apollo 17 mission was a critical part of NASA's lunar exploration push. Final crewed lunar landing of the Apollo program, carrying the first professional scientist/geologist Harrison Schmitt. 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 17.