Apollo LM | Apollo 17

Apollo LM | Apollo 17 rode a Apollo LM into space from Taurus–Littrow, Moon, deploying its payload to LO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission type
Human Exploration
Rocket
Apollo LM
Launch site
Taurus–Littrow, Moon
Launch pad
Apollo 17 landing site
Payload
—
Target orbit
LO
Apollo LM | Apollo 17 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1972-12-14T22:54:37.000Z
    Liftoff
    Apollo LM lifts off from Taurus–Littrow, Moon.
  2. Max-Q
    Apollo LM passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in LO.
  4. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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