Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 23, 2004

Surveyor Slides

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 23, 2004 is “Surveyor Slides,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Surveyor Project, NASA. The original explanation runs about 103 words.

From the explanation

““Safe!” In September 1967 , during regular season play , the Surveyor 5 lander actually slid several feet while making a successful soft landing on the Moon’s Mare Tranquillitatis.”

— APOD editors, October 23, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 23, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Surveyor Project, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 103 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 23, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-october-23-surveyor-slides

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