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Harrison Schmitt

The LM Challenger and the American flag in the Valley of Taurus-Littrow

Apollo 17, December 7-19, 1972, EVA 3

Vintage photograph with red NASA MSC number “AS17-134-20509” and “This Paper Manufactured By Kodak” watermarks on the verso.
20.3 x 25.4cm (8 x 10in)
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Schmitt took this picture of the LM and American flag on his way back from the lunar science station (ALSEP site) for close-out at the end of EVA-3.
The East Massif provides a backdrop.

170:29:31 Cernan: You ready to go on up?
170:29:33 Schmitt: Well, I don’t know. Got to take my camera off. I got another batch of pictures...the LM and the flag and…

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