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Episode 17: The Twelfth Man

Universe University by Universe University Production

Dec 16, 202217:39Science & Medicine

50 years ago today, the three Apollo 17 astronauts departed the Moon to return to Earth. It was the first time in human history that a scientist set foot on another world: geologist Harrison 'Jack' Schmitt. What lessons...

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Episode 17: The Twelfth Man is an episode from Universe University by Universe University Production. 50 years ago today, the three Apollo 17 astronauts departed the Moon to return to Earth. It was the first time in human history that a sci...

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