NASA Apollo 17 astronaut and scientist Harrison Schmitt stands next to the American flag during the first EVA on the lunar surface with the earth seen in the distance December 12, 1972. Apollo 17 is the final lunar landing mission scheduled.

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NASA Apollo 17 astronaut and scientist Harrison Schmitt stands next to the American flag during the first EVA on the lunar surface with the earth seen in the distance December 12, 1972. Apollo 17 is the final lunar landing mission scheduled.

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Location: lunar surface
Photo credit: © NASA Photo / Alamy / Afripics
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