Apollo 16 Patch – Sew On, 4"

Description: Apollo 16 Patch Space fans and collectors! Enjoy the beautifully embroidered Apollo 16 Patch. It is the perfect tribute to this legacy of space flight! 4 inches Embroidered/Sew On US Veteran-Owned Business By NASA - Apollo 16 Image Library, Public Domain Apollo 16 , the tenth crewed mission in the United States Apollo space program, took place from April 16 to 27, 1972 . It was the second of Apollo's "J missions," characterized by an extended stay on the lunar surface, a focus on scientific exploration, and the use of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) . Here are some key details about Apollo 16: Mission Objective : To explore the Moon's surface, collect samples, and conduct scientific experiments. Crew Members : Commander John W. Young Lunar Module Pilot Charles M. Duke Jr. Command Module Pilot Ken Mattingly Landing Site : The Descartes Highlands , chosen due to expectations that it might be an area formed by volcanic action (though this turned out not to be the case). Lunar Surface Exploration : Sample Collection : The astronauts collected 95.71 kilograms (211.0 pounds) of lunar samples. EVA Duration : They conducted three spacewalks (extravehicular activities) totaling 20 hours and 14 minutes . Lunar Rover : They drove the Lunar Roving Vehicle a distance of 26.7 kilometers (16.6 miles) . Spacecraft Components : Command and Service Module (CSM) : Named Casper . Lunar Module (LM) : Named Orion . Launch Date : April 16, 1972, from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Moon Landing Delay : A problem with the spacecraft's main engine caused a six-hour delay in the Moon landing, but NASA overcame the issue. By Nasa - https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/apollo/images.html, Public Domain,

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