Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Astronaut Kicks Lunar Field Goal

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 1, 1998 is “Astronaut Kicks Lunar Field Goal,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Apollo 15 Team, NASA. The original explanation runs about 100 words.

Astronaut Kicks Lunar Field Goal
Credit: Apollo 15 Team, NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Score three points for NASA. With time running out late in Apollo 15 ‘s mission to the Moon in 1971, Astronaut David Scott prepared to “split the uprights” and bring about yet another dramatic end-of-the-mission win for NASA.”

— APOD editors, April 1, 1998

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 1, 1998
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Apollo 15 Team, NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 100 words

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