Apollo 15 Landing
Explores Hadley Rille with David Scott.
Role range: 1971-1971
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James Irwin Biography and Timeline
Follow James Irwin through 9 dated historical records for United States of America.
James Irwin, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1971–1971Years on this page
1971
Apollo 15 ALSEP Deployment
Helps deploy the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package during the first Apollo 15 surface EVA.
Role range: 1971-1971
Apollo 15 First EVA
Explores the Hadley-Apennine region with Scott during the mission's first rover-supported lunar excursion.
Role range: 1971-1971
Apollo 15 Rover Navigation
Navigates with Scott during the first operational use of the Lunar Roving Vehicle.
Role range: 1971-1971
Genesis Rock Discovery
Works with Scott at Spur Crater when the crew collects the anorthosite sample known as the Genesis Rock.
Role range: 1971-1971
Genesis Rock Discovery
Helps identify and collect the ancient anorthosite sample later nicknamed the Genesis Rock.
Role range: 1971-1971
Apollo 15 Deep Core Sample
Helps obtain a deep drill-core sample from beneath the lunar surface during Apollo 15.
Role range: 1971-1971
Apollo 15 Falcon Liftoff
Leaves the lunar surface with Scott aboard Falcon after three days of exploration.
Role range: 1971-1971
Apollo 15 Splashdown
Returns to Earth with Scott and Worden after the first Apollo J-type mission.
Role range: 1971-1971
Records, sources and methodology
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