Apollo 11 Lunar Module Pilot Aldrin deploys experiment on Moon's surface

[AS11-40-5951]

  • Photo Number: AS11-40-5951

  • Release Date: 20-Jul-1969

    • Description: Apollo 11 Lunar Module Pilot Edwin E. Aldrin Jr. deploys the Passive Seismic Experiment Package (PSE) on the Moon's surface near Tranquility Base. The sensitive instrument remained behind on the Lunar surface to radio back information concerning moonquakes, landslides and meteorite impacts.

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