Manufacturer: AB Emblem.
Dimensions: 4" / 101mm.
Program: Apollo.
Flown Status: unflown.
Apollo 15 was the ninth manned mission of NASA's Apollo program and the fourth mission to successfully land astronauts on the Moon. Launched on July 26, 1971, it was a significant step forward in lunar exploration and scientific research.
The crew of Apollo 15 included astronauts David R. Scott, Alfred M. Worden, and James B. Irwin. It was the first mission to utilize the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV), a lunar surface transportation vehicle, enabling the astronauts to cover greater distances and explore more extensive areas.
The Lunar Module, named "Falcon," landed in the Hadley-Apennine region of the Moon on July 30, 1971. Scott and Irwin conducted three moonwalks, spending a total of 18 hours outside the spacecraft. They conducted various experiments, collected rock and soil samples from the lunar surface, and studied the area's geological features.
Apollo 15's scientific objectives were extensive, including the deployment of a lunar surface drill, known as the Deep Drill, to obtain core samples from beneath the Moon's surface. The crew also conducted experiments related to geophysics, lunar surface photography, and the study of lunar dust and particles.
Meanwhile, Worden remained in lunar orbit aboard the Command Module, named "Endeavour," conducting observations and mapping activities using advanced scientific instruments.
After completing their lunar activities, the crew returned to the Command Module and safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on August 7, 1971. They were recovered by the USS Okinawa.
More information:
Crew Patch Reference Guide: Apollo 15
