Investigating the Mystery of Gene Cernan's Missing Apollo 17 Moon Camera
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Summary
The article explores the mystery surrounding astronaut Gene Cernan's missing moon camera from the Apollo 17 mission. While it's commonly believed that most cameras left on the moon stayed there, the article investigates the specific case of Cernan's camera, which he claimed to have left on the lunar rover. The piece examines historical records, interviews, and evidence to unravel what actually happened to this piece of space history, suggesting there may be more to the story than the established narrative.
Key quotes
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Astronaut Gene Cernan had been telling the story of how he left his camera on the lunar rover for years, recounting the tale in interviews.
Looking closer, however, you begin to unravel a space-age mystery.
Gene Cernan photographed by Harrison Schmitt with the camera on Apollo 17.
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