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Apollo 17 Preliminary Science ReportAn analysis of the Apollo 17 flight is presented in the form of a preliminary science report. The subjects discussed are: (1) Apollo 17 site selection, (2) mission description, (3) geological investigation of landing site, (4) lunar experiments, (5) visual flight flash phenomenon, (6) volcanic studies, (7) mare ridges and related studies, (8) remote sensing and photogrammetric studies, and (9) astronomical photography. Extensive photographic data are included for all phases of the mission.
Document ID
19740010315
Document Type
Special Publication (SP)
Authors
Robert A. Parker (Johnson Space Center Houston, Texas, United States)
Richard R. Baldwin (Johnson Space Center Houston, Texas, United States)
Robin Brett (Johnson Space Center Houston, Texas, United States)
Jerry D. Fuller (Johnson Space Center Houston, Texas, United States)
Robert L. Giesecke (Johnson Space Center Houston, Texas, United States)
John B. Hanley (Johnson Space Center Houston, Texas, United States)
David N. Holman (Johnson Space Center Houston, Texas, United States)
Robert M. Mercer (Johnson Space Center Houston, Texas, United States)
Susan N. Montgomery (Johnson Space Center Houston, Texas, United States)
Michael J. Murphy (Johnson Space Center Houston, Texas, United States)
Scott H. Simpkinson (Johnson Space Center Houston, Texas, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1973
Publication Information
Publication: Apollo 17 Preliminary Science Report
Volume: NASA-SP-330
Subject Category
Space Sciences
Lunar and Planetary Science and Exploration
Report/Patent Number
LC-73-600152
NASA-SP-330
JSC-S-381
Accession Number
74N18428
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 914-40-52-01-73
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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