James Irwin2 August 1971
Leaves the lunar surface with Scott aboard Falcon after three days of exploration.
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Leaves the lunar surface with Scott aboard Falcon after three days of exploration.
Commands Falcon's ascent stage as it leaves the Moon to rendezvous with Endeavour.
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