The Fun and Memorable Moments of Apollo Missions

🌕Astronauts took advantage of their unique surroundings on the moon to have fun and create unforgettable moments.

🚗Lunar rovers provided astronauts with a fast and efficient way to explore the moon, enabling them to make more scientific discoveries.

🪂The famous photo of an astronaut saluting while floating mid-air became one of the most iconic images of the Apollo missions.

🎾During the Apollo 14 mission, an astronaut hit a golf ball that traveled over 200 yards in the moon's low gravity.

🌍Looking back at Earth from the moon created captivating images, reminding us of the beauty and fragility of our home planet.

What were some of the fun activities astronauts did on the moon?

—Astronauts sang, took jumping photos, and even played golf on the moon's surface.

How did lunar rovers assist the astronauts?

—Lunar rovers allowed astronauts to cover large distances quickly, enabling them to conduct more scientific research.

Which Apollo mission featured the famous photo of the astronaut saluting?

—The photo of the astronaut saluting was taken during the Apollo 16 mission.

Who hit the golf ball on the moon?

—Alan Shepard, during the Apollo 14 mission, hit a golf ball that traveled over 200 yards.

Which mission captured the iconic image of Earth from the moon?

—The photo known as the 'blue marble' was taken during the Apollo 17 mission.

00:01Over 600 million people watched Neil Armstrong's first steps on the moon.

00:23Astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmidt sang their own rendition of 'The Fountain in the Park' during the Apollo 17 mission.

00:50Astronaut Charlie Duke captured a photo of John Young saluting mid-air during the Apollo 16 mission.

01:40Alan Shepard hit a golf ball on the moon during the Apollo 14 mission, with the ball traveling over 200 yards.

02:39Apollo 15 Commander David Scott tested Galileo's theory of falling objects by dropping a feather and a hammer, which both hit the ground at the same time.

03:08The iconic 'blue marble' photo was taken on the Apollo 17 mission, showcasing Earth from the moon's perspective.