Moon mission marks Irwin as Apollo 15 lunar pilot
James B. Irwin will become the eighth man to walk on the moon as lunar module pilot for Apollo 15. The mission, with Cmdr. David Scott and Maj. Alfred Worden aboard Endeavour, launches from Cape Kennedy on July 26 and aims to collect moon samples from the Hadley Apennine landing site.
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Lunar mission quarantine ends for Irwin and Scott
Space Center Houston reports James B. Irwin Jr. and mission commander David R. Scott set to skip the standard 21 day post flight quarantine. Scientists conduct tests on lunar samples and astronauts’ lunar records while preparations for future missions proceed.
Impressive Lunar Camp Toll Cited By Space Crew
The report describes a rugged lunar site near Hadley Rille with mention of Mount Hadley and Hadley crater. It notes astronaut Hadley Hadley and a test pilot orbiting while discussing quarantine length and teleconference plans for the crew.
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