Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt, a lunar module pilot, can be seen collecting lunar rake samples at Station 1 during the first Apollo 17 extravehicular activity (EVA).
Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt is photographed working beside a huge boulder at Station 6 (base of North Massif) during the third Apollo 17 extravehicular activity (EVA).
Rare images of Moon shared by NASA
This image was captured during a total solar eclipse. The Sun’s corona, only visible during this event, appears as a crown of white flares.
The image was taken by an STS-103 astronaut from inside Discovery’s cabin. It features the Moon backdropped against the blackness of space over Earth’s horizon.
This image showcases the view of Astronaut Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin posing for a photograph beside the US flag during an Apollo 11 extravehicular activity (EVA).
The image features the Copernicus crater on the Moon, showcasing crater wall slumping caused by soil liquefaction.