Man Must Explore Captures Apollo Fifteen Moon Log
Capcom in Houston and Apollo 15 astronauts aboard the moon describe Hadley terrain and the tilt of their landing site. David Scott remarks on exploration as a fundamental human truth while noting hummocky ground and a tilt with left rear foot pad lower than the right.
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Soft Touch Falcon Lander Impresses Moon Crew
Astronaut David R. Scott landed the Falcon lunar module with undiminished finesse despite dust obscuring his view. Fellow space workers at the Manned Space Center nicknamed him a soft touch for his smooth touchdown on the moon after a steep descent past lunar peaks. Edgar D. was mentioned as a close friend reacting to the feat.
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Moon rover safety belts during first lunar ride described
UPI reports astronauts David Scott and James Irwin tested safety belts on the moon as they drove the lunar rover. Scott praises the nylon strap design while noting the unusual plastic adhesive buckles and the challenge of securing them in bulky space suits.
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Moon Rover I Debuts With Buzz But Bucks On Surface
Astronauts David R. Scott and James B. Irwin test the electric Rover I on the moon. The vehicle travels about 7 mph, expanding range tenfold yet bucking in the lunar gravity. Steering trouble and dust hindered short turns, but the pair remain enthused about the new travel method.
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Apollo 15 astronauts keep faith amid moon mission scene
Mrs. Irwin, wife of astronaut James B. Irwin, leaves home with four children to attend church as Apollo 15 unfolds. News scenes at Commander David R. Scott’s home show families watching live TV while Mrs. Scott seeks privacy and reveres the mission’s sacred moment.
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Endeavour in lunar orbit Worden misses Apollo 15 rover sighting
Worden reports difficulty spotting David Scott James Irwin on the moon surface as they operate the lunar rover and conduct experiments. Irwin tumbles while unloading the rover from the Falcon lander.
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Apollo 15 timetable key lunar surface and orbital events
Space Center Houston reports the Apollo 15 schedule with all times in EDT. The timeline covers surface excursions by Scott and Irwin, Worden’s lunar orbit activities, lunar module depressurization and jettison, ascent and rendezvous maneuvers, and final sleep periods as the mission progresses from Sunday into Monday.
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Local views on Apollo 15 flight and space program
Residents share opinions from on the street interviews about Apollo 15 and the US space program. The PAGE 1-B report captures public sentiment and expectations for space exploration in America.
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Flag raised on moon in quiet Hadley Rille vigil
UPI reports an American flag was erected on the moon at Hadley Rille after six hours of lunar activity by David R. Scott and James B. Irwin. The flag deployment followed three hours and 17 minutes of TV coverage as telecommunication confirmed the action.
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