Rock on Moon Spur Crater Hints Ancient Lunar Crust
Apollo 15 astronauts Scott and Irwin found a light colored rock at Spur Crater three miles from the lunar lander Fatcan that scientists believe may be anorthosite from the original lunar crust. If confirmed, the sample could date to 4.2 billion years or more, offering clues to early planetary formation.
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Apollo 15 crew plant flag on Moon amid dramatic scenes
Space Center Houston reports Apollo 15 astronauts Scott, Irwin, and Worden planting a flag on the Moon during the final lunar excursion. Alfred M. Worden analyzed data from the mission module as Earth-watchers watched television.
Worden Sets Solo Lunar Orbit Record During Apollo 15 Mission
Alfred Worden, Apollo 15 command pilot, extended solo lunar orbit time to set a new record for solo flight around the Moon. He stayed active aboard Endeavour 26 as Scott and Irwin completed their excursion and planted the American flag, while Worden prepared for a future spacewalk to retrieve film from a rear camera bay.
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Green Cheese Rock Turns Green on Moon Mission Disappoints Crew
Apollo astronauts near Spur Crater believed a rock might be green cheese but the sample proved light gray and not green despite ultraviolet visors. Commander David R. Scott and crewmates argued over the rock’s color, with Scott noting the green hue did not hold.
Space Suit Discovery Sparks Color Debate On Moon
Apollo astronauts debate the visor and suit color while examining lunar rocks. Scott questions green hues seen by Irwin, noting white albedo and possible visor effects. The exchange reflects uncertainty as the crew handles samples and inspects the color change in the field. The moment captures tensions over surface observations and equipment interpretations.
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TV Camera Reflects On Signals From Space Mission
TV footage shows Mission Control crew joking about camera angles as the view shifts upward toward space. David and two technicians discuss the feed, noting the gaze seems to look straight up while the crew laughs and shares casual observations.
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Apollo 15 Stamp Debuts Across Major Cities
A new U S stamp featuring Apollo 15 astronauts in their lunar rover goes on sale today at post offices in Kennedy Space Center Huntsville and Houston after the astronauts cancel the first stamp of the series The Postal Service says stamps will be available at set offices nationwide Approximately 200 million stamps are being printed amid strong demand
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Pope Paul VI follows Apollo 16 with Enthusiasm
At Castel Gandolfo the 73 year old pope expressed ongoing excitement for space travel. He recalled praising Yuri Gagarin and said he exchanged messages with Apollo 16 astronauts Scott Irwin and Worden before their Moor launch. He watched missions on television and commended the scientists for advancing mankind.
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Two Slay Corpus Man in Corpus Christi
Police said two men pumped five shotgun blasts into Bill Richardson an independent oil operator as he stepped from his car in a southside Corpus Christi driveway. They fled into the night in a gangland style killing with no motive yet established.
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