Jack Schmitt: From Apollo 17 to LRO

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Jack Schmitt: From Apollo 17 to LRO
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Summary

December 11, 2017 will mark the 45th anniversary of the day NASA's Apollo 17 mission landed on the Moon. This video connects that history to the current Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mission through the eyes of astronaut Harrison "Jack" Schmitt. As a geologist and Apollo 17 crew member, Schmitt has a unique perspective about how data being collected by LRO enhances our current understanding of lunar science and lays the groundwork for future explorers.

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  • Source collection: NASA
  • License: Public Domain (US Government)
  • Category: Space

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