The Final Moon Mission Splashdown: 39 Years Ago Today On Dec. 19, 1972, the Apollo 17 Command Module splashed-down 350 nautical miles southeast of Samoa in the Pacific Ocean, following the final Apollo flight to the lunar surface. This final mission of the Apollo Program has the onerous distinction for also being the last manned space mission beyond Earth orbit in 39 years, the anniversary of which is remembered today.

The Final Moon Mission Splashdown: 39 Years Ago Today

On Dec. 19, 1972, the Apollo 17 Command Module splashed-down 350 nautical miles southeast of Samoa in the Pacific Ocean, following the final Apollo flight to the lunar surface.

This final mission of the Apollo Program has the onerous distinction for also being the last manned space mission beyond Earth orbit in 39 years, the anniversary of which is remembered today.

Source: news.discovery.com

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