Apollo 17 ALSEP Deployment
Helps deploy the final Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package at Taurus-Littrow.
Role range: 1972-1972
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Harrison Schmitt Biography and Timeline
Follow Harrison Schmitt through 9 dated historical records for United States of America.
Harrison Schmitt, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1972–1972Years on this page
1972
Apollo 17 Landing
Becomes the first professional scientist to walk on the Moon.
Role range: 1972-1972
Apollo 17 First EVA
Begins lunar field geology with Cernan during Apollo 17's first surface excursion.
Role range: 1972-1972
Apollo 17 Geology
Conducts lunar geology as the only professional geologist on the Moon.
Role range: 1972-1972
Orange Soil Discovery
Recognizes orange volcanic soil at Shorty Crater during Apollo 17’s second EVA.
Role range: 1972-1972
Apollo 17 Lunar Sampling
Collects and documents lunar rocks and soil during the final Apollo surface EVA.
Role range: 1972-1972
Apollo 17 Second EVA
Conducts geological observations and sampling during the second Taurus-Littrow rover traverse.
Role range: 1972-1972
Apollo 17 Lunar Module Liftoff
Leaves the Moon aboard Challenger with Cernan after completing the final Apollo surface expedition.
Role range: 1972-1972
Apollo 17 Third EVA
Completes the final Apollo lunar surface excursion with Cernan before Challenger's departure.
Role range: 1972-1972
Records, sources and methodology
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