Charles Duke21 April 1972
Explores the Descartes Highlands with Young during the first lunar surface excursion.
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Explores the Descartes Highlands with Young during the first lunar surface excursion.
Begins the first surface excursion, deploying equipment and exploring the Descartes landing area.
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