On July 31, 1971, Apollo 15 astronauts drove on the moon for the first time. Discover more space history 👉 https://trib.al/g5J3VSh David Scott, the commander of Apollo 15, and James Irwin, the lunar module pilot explored the moon for three days by driving around in the lunar roving vehicle. This moon buggy was folded up and stowed inside the lunar module and deployed after landing. Unpacked, it measured about 10 feet long, 7 feet wide and 45 inches high. It could travel up to 8.6 miles per hour

Footage from the Apollo 15 Lunar Roving Vehicle, captured by Jim Irwin using the 16mm film camera. Source video: Apollo Flight Journal, Video enhancement and synchronised mission audio by Moonpans. #apollo15 #commandmodule #apolloprogram #nasa #moon #lunarorbit #apollo50 #genecernan #elonmusk #spaceexploration #spacetravel #saturnv #spacecraft #moonlanding #lunarmodule #lunar #spacephotos #space #projectapollo #davescott #jimirwin #lunarrover #apollophotos #spacex | Moonpans.com

The Master Alarm indicator of the Apollo Command Module represents a pivotal component of the spacecraft's instrumentation and warning system. This critical feature is designed to promptly alert astronauts to any impending issues or emergencies during their mission, ensuring their safety and enabling timely response. | Concord Aerospace

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