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ANTARES and Apollo 14 of Johnson Space Center (JSC)
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Antares" on the Frau Mauro H
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Antares" on the Frau Mauro Highlands |
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A front view of the Apollo 14 Lunar Module "Antares", which reflects a circular flare caused by the brilliant sun. The unusual ball of light was said by the astronauts to have a jewel-like appearance. At extreme left, the lower slope of Cone Crater can be seen. |
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02/05/1971 |
| NASA Center |
Johnson Space Center |
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Shepard Plants Flag
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Shepard Plants Flag |
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Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., Apollo 14 Commander, stands by the U.S. flag on the lunar Fra Mauro Highlands during the early moments of the first extravehicular activity (EVA-1) of the mission. Shadows of the Lunar Module "Antares", astronaut Edgar D. Mitchell, Lunar Module pilot, and the erectable S-band Antenna surround the scene of the third American flag planting to be performed on the lunar surface. |
| Date |
02/05/1971 |
| NASA Center |
Johnson Space Center |
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Tracks to "Antares
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Tracks to "Antares |
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The Apollo 14 Lunar Module (LM) "Antares" is photographed against a brilliant sun glare during the first extravehicular activity (EVA-1). A bright trail left in the lunar soil by the two-wheeled Modularized Equipment Transporter (MET) leads from the LM. |
| Date |
02/05/1971 |
| NASA Center |
Johnson Space Center |
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