And, Houston, as I step off at the surface at Taurus-Littrow, I'd like to dedicate the first step of Apollo 17 to all those who made it possible. Jack has just seen the orange soil. Gene reads the plaque left on the descent stage of Challenger. Jack Schmitt comments on the Apollo's place in history. Gene finishes up at the Rover.
Gene acknowledges the contributions of all the members of the aerospace industry.
Gene Cernan's final comments as he leaves the lunar surface. Comm problems plague a portion of the ascent from the lunar surface.