Counting Down to Apollo

One American's account of watching humanity reach the Moon

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The Orange Soil
Apollo 17 December 12, 1972

The Orange Soil

Harrison Schmitt was on his second EVA when he looked down and said "There's orange soil!" It was a startling discovery — color on the Moon, in a landscape of gray. Volcanic activity? Recent geology? The scientists are excited. Even after twelve missions, the Moon is still surprising us.
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