Apollo 15 Landing30 July 1971
Explores Hadley Rille with David Scott.
Historical person
James Irwin Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for James Irwin, based on 9 World History Database records associated with United States of America.
9 records1971–19718 events2 places
Chronological biography
1971
Apollo 15 ALSEP Deployment31 July 1971
Helps deploy the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package during the first Apollo 15 surface EVA.
Apollo 15 First EVA31 July 1971
Explores the Hadley-Apennine region with Scott during the mission's first rover-supported lunar excursion.
Apollo 15 Rover Navigation31 July 1971
Navigates with Scott during the first operational use of the Lunar Roving Vehicle.
Genesis Rock Discovery1 August 1971
Helps identify and collect the ancient anorthosite sample later nicknamed the Genesis Rock.
Genesis Rock Discovery1 August 1971
Works with Scott at Spur Crater when the crew collects the anorthosite sample known as the Genesis Rock.
Apollo 15 Deep Core Sample2 August 1971
Helps obtain a deep drill-core sample from beneath the lunar surface during Apollo 15.
Apollo 15 Falcon Liftoff2 August 1971
Leaves the lunar surface with Scott aboard Falcon after three days of exploration.
Apollo 15 Splashdown7 August 1971
Returns to Earth with Scott and Worden after the first Apollo J-type mission.
Titles and roles
Astronaut
Record provenance
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