73K views · 693 reactions | On December 14, 1972, the Apollo 17 Lunar Module, carrying astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt, lifted off from the lunar surface, marking the conclusion of the final human mission to the Moon. This departure signaled the end of the Apollo program's lunar landings, a record that has stood for over 50 years. Credit: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum | History In Pictures | Facebook

18K views · 705 reactions | Apollo 17 was the last crewed mission to the moon. Celebrate the remarkable mission and crew, including late astronaut Eugene Cernan, at Space Center Houston. See the Apollo 17 command module in Starship Gallery, and watch a special documentary chronicling Cernan's life and experiences in space exploration. Showings begin at 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. in Space Center Theater. Please allow 90 minutes. | Space Center Houston | Facebook

Apollo 17 LM Undocking 16mm Footage Enhanced Enhanced 16mm footage of the Apollo 17 Lunar Module, Challenger as it undocks from the Command Module in lunar orbit and begins its descent to the lunar surface Interpolated to 60fps, enhancement and music by Moonpans Original Video Source: Apollo Flight Journal (NASA public Domain) | Moonpans.com

15K views · 653 reactions | On this day 1972 - The Apollo 17 Crew...