On this day in space! Aug. 2, 1971: Apollo 15 makes 1st-ever televised liftoff from the moon
This article recounts the historic Apollo 15 mission, which featured the first-ever televised lunar liftoff on August 2, 1971. It details the technical setup of the RCA camera and the mission's successful return to Earth.
Why it matters
It highlights a significant milestone in space exploration history and the evolution of live broadcast technology in extreme environments.
On Aug. 2, 1971, a lunar liftoff was televised for the first time on NASA's Apollo 15 mission, one giant leap for live TV from the moon.
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Click for next article Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter On Aug. 2, 1971, a lunar liftoff was televised for the first time. Apollo 15 astronauts David Scott and James Irwin spent three days on the moon before departing in the lunar module, named "Falcon."
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