Apollo 17 ALSEP Deployment11 December 1972
Helps deploy the final Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package at Taurus-Littrow.
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Harrison Schmitt Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Harrison Schmitt, based on 9 World History Database records associated with United States of America.
9 records1972–19729 events1 places
Chronological biography
1972
Apollo 17 Landing11 December 1972
Becomes the first professional scientist to walk on the Moon.
Apollo 17 First EVA12 December 1972
Begins lunar field geology with Cernan during Apollo 17's first surface excursion.
Apollo 17 Geology12 December 1972
Conducts lunar geology as the only professional geologist on the Moon.
Orange Soil Discovery12 December 1972
Recognizes orange volcanic soil at Shorty Crater during Apollo 17’s second EVA.
Apollo 17 Lunar Sampling13 December 1972
Collects and documents lunar rocks and soil during the final Apollo surface EVA.
Apollo 17 Second EVA13 December 1972
Conducts geological observations and sampling during the second Taurus-Littrow rover traverse.
Apollo 17 Lunar Module Liftoff14 December 1972
Leaves the Moon aboard Challenger with Cernan after completing the final Apollo surface expedition.
Apollo 17 Third EVA14 December 1972
Completes the final Apollo lunar surface excursion with Cernan before Challenger's departure.
Titles and roles
Astronaut
Record provenance
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