The Team – WenStory24.com

Things That Astronauts Left Behind on the Moon

Six U.S. flags were planted during Apollo missions, symbolizing achievement in space exploration. 

1. American Flags 

The iconic footprints of astronauts remain preserved in the Moon’s dust, undisturbed by wind or rain. 

2. Footprints 

Seismometers, retroreflectors, and solar wind collectors were left to study the Moon and its environment. 

3. Scientific Instruments 

The lower stages of the Apollo lunar landers, discarded upon ascent, remain as etched into the Moon's historic legacy.

4. Apollo Lunar Modules 

Plaques left by astronauts commemorate their missions and humanity's giant leap on the moon at that time. 

5. Commemorative Plaques 

Astronauts left mementos like family photos, medallions, and a golden olive branch as tributes to peace. 

6. Personal Items 

Alan Shepard famously hit two golf balls on the Moon during Apollo 14, leaving them behind on the moon. 

7. Golf Balls 

Three lunar rovers were abandoned after being used for exploration during Apollo missions. 

8. Lunar Rovers 

Discarded tools, empty food packets, and other waste highlight the practicalities of space travel. 

9. Trash and Tools 

A small sculpture and plaque were left to honor astronauts and cosmonauts who died in the line of duty. 

10. Fallen  Memorial 

As priorities shifted during missions, some instruments were left, leaving experiments unfinished. 

11. Science Experiments 

In the absence of proper waste disposal systems on moon, astronauts left urine bags as part of their supplies. 

12. Urine Collection Bags 

While coming back to earth, astronauts left some camera equipment to save weight for returning lunar samples. 

13. Camera Equipment 

Empty containers used to collect Moon rocks were left after samples were transferred to right place. 

14. Lunar Sample Containers 

A silicon disk inscribed with goodwill messages from 73 countries symbolizes global unity in exploration. 

15. Cultural Artifacts 

Thank you for reading!

Climate change: Let’s understand the crisis

NEXT: