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A close-up view of the lunar roving vehicle during Apollo 17 EVA
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A close-up view of the lunar roving vehicle during Apollo 17 EVA
December 12, 1972 - A close-up view of the lunar roving vehicle (LRV) at the Taurus-Littrow landing site during Apollo 17 lunar surface extravehicular activity. Note the makeshift repair arrangement on the right rear fender of the LRV. During EVA, a hammer got underneath the fender and a part of it was knocked off. The crewmen repaired the fender using lunar maps and clamps from the optical alignment telescope lamp
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Achievement Apollo Archival Damaged Driving Landing Site Lunar Lunar Rover Lunar Roving Vehicles Moon Moon Buggy Nasa Part Of Rear View Space Exploration Square Image Surface Tire Vehicle Wheel 1972 Apollo 17 Dune Buggy Taurus Littrow
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This print captures a close-up view of the lunar roving vehicle (LRV) during Apollo 17's historic extravehicular activity on December 12,1972. The Taurus-Littrow landing site serves as the backdrop for this momentous occasion in space exploration history. As we zoom in, our attention is drawn to a makeshift repair arrangement on the right rear fender of the LRV. During one of their excursions, an unfortunate incident occurred when a hammer got wedged underneath the fender, causing part of it to be knocked off. However, true to their resourcefulness and ingenuity, the crewmen swiftly improvised repairs using lunar maps and clamps from the optical alignment telescope lamp. The image showcases not only the incredible achievement that was Apollo 17 but also highlights NASA's unwavering determination to overcome obstacles encountered during missions beyond Earth's atmosphere. This lunar dune buggy or "moon buggy" played a crucial role in facilitating transportation across the moon's surface. With no human figures present in this photograph, it emphasizes both solitude and triumph against all odds within our vast universe. The square color image beautifully portrays this archival moment with its striking composition and vivid details. Let this remarkable photograph transport you back to a time when humanity dared to venture into uncharted territories - where damaged wheels were merely bumps along an extraordinary journey towards unraveling mysteries of our celestial neighbor: The Moon.
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