Apollo 17 artifacts on the Moon

Non exhaustive list of artificial objects set on the surface of Taurus–Littrow by Apollo 17 astronauts E. Cernan and H. Schmitt in December 1972. The objects are listed in chronological order of deployment.

The COSPAR ID of the mission is 1972-096.

Over 700 artificial objects have been identified.

nametypequantitystatuslocation
LUNAR SURFACE CONTACT LANDING PROBESAluminum rod3broken parts?next to LM foot pads
LM-12 DPS CHALLENGERLM descent stage1landed20.19°N 30.77°E
DEBRIS?Little cabin debris?vented outside when opening the hatchnext to LM ladder strut
PIECE OF BREADLittle cabin debris1?vented outside when opening the hatchnext to LM ladder strut
MESA RELEASE LANYARD LOOP PIP PINPin1discarded?still attached to D-ring?
JETTISON BAGWaste bag1jettisonedkicked under LM
500MM CAMERA BAGBag1jettisonedinside jettison bag
ARMRESTS (CDR LH + LMP BOTH)Bracket3jettisonedinside jettison bag
500MM CAMERA RESEAU COVERAluminum plaque?jettisonedinside jettison bag
500MM CAMERA TAPEDuct tape?jettisonedinside jettison bag
ECS LIOH CANISTERAluminum can1jettisonedinside jettison bag
ECS LIOH CARTRIDGEAluminum can1jettisonedinside ECS LIOH canister
CDR OPS PALLETBracket1jettisonedinside jettison bag
LMP OPS PALLETBracket1jettisonedinside jettison bag
LOOSE PADDINGWrapping?jettisonedinside jettison bag
LRV THERMAL BLANKET PULL RINGSPin4discardedstill attached to LRV blanket?
LRV THERMAL BLANKETThermal blanket?discardedunder LM Quad I?
LRV FLAME BLANKETThermal blanket?discardedunder LM Quad I?
LRV CENTER BRAKED REEL (LEFT) DEPLOYMENT TAPE NYLON BAGBag1discardedstill attached to SSE lower left support arm?
LRV DEPLOYMENT CABLE TEFLON CLIPSPin?discardedstill attached to LRV left hand side center chassis?
LRV DOUBLED BRAKED REEL (RIGHT) DEPLOYMENT TAPE NYLON BAGBag1discardedstill attached to SSE lower right support arm?
MESA INSULATION BLANKETSThermal blanket?discarded?still attached to MESA?
MESA WHITE BLANKETThermal blanket1left on the surface?MESA
???LRV offloadLM Quad I
LRV DEPLOYMENT D-RING PIP PINPin1discardedstill attached to D-handle?
LRV LOWER RELEASE PINSPin2discardedstill attached to D-handle linkage?
LRV APEX LOWER HALVESAluminum frame2discardedLM Quad I
LRV UPPER RELEASE PINPin1discardedstill attached to D-handle linkage?
LRV DOUBLED BRAKED REEL (RIGHT) DEPLOYMENT TAPEStrap1discardedstill fixed to LM SSE?
LRV OUTER BRAKED REEL CABLE (RIGHT OUTRIGGER CABLE)Cable1discardedstill attached to doubled braked reel deployment tape?
LRV PIN P8Pin1discardedstill attached to right outrigger cable?
LRV OUTER BRAKED REEL CABLE (LEFT OUTRIGGER CABLE)Cable1discardedstill attached to doubled braked reel deployment tape?
LRV PIN P1Pin1discardedstill attached to left outrigger cable?
LRV DEPLOYMENT TAPEStrap1discardedLM Quad I
LRV DEPLOYMENT TAPE RELEASE PIN P14Pin1discardedstill attached to deployment tape?
LRV LEFT REAR WHEEL PACKING MATERIALWrapping?discardedLM Quad I
LRV LEFT REAR WHEEL LOCK STRUTAluminum rod1discardedLM Quad I
LRV LEFT REAR WHEEL LOCK STRUT RETAINING TETHERCable1discardedstill attached to LR wheel lock strut
LRV LEFT REAR WHEEL LOCK STRUT PIN AND CABLE (CHASSIS)Cable w/ pin1discardedstill attached to LR wheel lock strut
LRV LEFT REAR WHEEL LOCK STRUT PIN AND CABLE (WHEEL HUB)Cable w/ pin1discardedstill attached to LR wheel lock strut
LRV RIGHT REAR WHEEL PACKING MATERIALWrapping?discardedLM Quad I
LRV RIGHT REAR WHEEL LOCK STRUTAluminum rod1discardedLM Quad I
LRV RIGHT REAR WHEEL LOCK STRUT RETAINING TETHERMylar cable1discardedstill attached to RR wheel lock strut
LRV RIGHT REAR WHEEL LOCK STRUT PIN AND CABLE (CHASSIS)Cable w/ pin1discardedstill attached to RR wheel lock strut
LRV RIGHT REAR WHEEL LOCK STRUT PIN AND CABLE (WHEEL HUB)Cable w/ pin1discardedstill attached to RR wheel lock strut
LRV CHASSIS DELATCH FITTING RELEASE PIN P15Pin1discardedstill attached to deployment tape?
LRV CHASSIS DELATCH FITTINGAluminum frame1discardedLM Quad I
LRV RIGHT TRIPOD RELEASE PIN P9Pin1discardedLM Quad I
LRV RIGHT TRIPOD RELEASE PIN P10Pin1discardedLM Quad I
LRV RIGHT TRIPOD RELEASE PIN P11Pin1discardedLM Quad I
LRV RIGHT APEXAluminum frame1discardedLM Quad I
LRV RIGHT TRIPOD RODSAluminum rod2discardedstill attached to tripod apex?
LRV RIGHT TRIPOD RELEASE PIN P12Pin1discardedLM Quad I
LRV ATTITUDE INDICATOR LOCK PINPin1discardedLM Quad I
LRV C&W FLAG LOCK PINPin w/ flag1discardedLM Quad I
LRV LEFT TRIPOD RELEASE PIN P3Pin1discardedLM Quad I
LRV LEFT TRIPOD RELEASE PIN P4Pin1discardedLM Quad I
LRV LEFT TRIPOD RELEASE PIN P5Pin1discardedLM Quad I
LRV LEFT APEXAluminum frame1discardedLM Quad I
LRV LEFT TRIPOD RODSAluminum rod2discardedstill attached to tripod apex?
LRV LEFT TRIPOD RELEASE PIN P6Pin1discardedLM Quad I
LRV CENTER BRAKED REEL (LEFT) DEPLOYMENT TAPEStrap1discardedLM Quad I
LRV SADDLE RELEASE CABLE (CENTER OUTRIGGER CABLE)Cable1discardedLM Quad I
LRV PIN P2Pin1discardedstill attached to center outrigger cable?
LRV FORWARD CHASSIS LOCK RELEASE PINSPin?discardedstill attached to center outrigger cable?
LRV AFT CHASSIS LOCK RELEASE PINSPin?discardedstill attached to center outrigger cable?
LRV SADDLEAluminum frame1discardedstill attached to the telescoping rods?
LRV SSE TELESCOPING RODSAluminum rod2discardedstill attached to the LM SSE?
LRV LEFT FRONT WHEEL PACKING MATERIALWrapping?discardedLM Quad I
LRV LEFT FRONT WHEEL LOCK STRUTAluminum rod1discardedLM Quad I
LRV LEFT FRONT WHEEL LOCK STRUT RETAINING TETHERCable1discardedstill attached to LF wheel lock strut
LRV LEFT FRONT WHEEL LOCK STRUT PIN AND CABLE (CHASSIS)Cable w/ pin1discardedstill attached to LF wheel lock strut
LRV LEFT FRONT WHEEL LOCK STRUT PIN AND CABLE (WHEEL HUB)Cable w/ pin1discardedstill attached to LF wheel lock strut
LRV RIGHT FRONT WHEEL PACKING MATERIALWrapping?discardedLM Quad I
LRV RIGHT FRONT WHEEL LOCK STRUTAluminum rod1discardedLM Quad I
LRV RIGHT FRONT WHEEL LOCK STRUT RETAINING TETHERCable1discardedstill attached to RF wheel lock strut
LRV RIGHT FRONT WHEEL LOCK STRUT PIN AND CABLE (CHASSIS)Cable w/ pin1discardedstill attached to RF wheel lock strut
LRV RIGHT FRONT WHEEL LOCK STRUT PIN AND CABLE (WHEEL HUB)Cable w/ pin1discardedstill attached to RF wheel lock strut
LRV GEOLOGY PALLET SUPPORT POST TIEDOWN TABAluminum plaque1?discarded?LM Quad I
???MESA offloadMESA
???Quad III offloadLM Quad III
LM QUAD III INSULATION BLANKETSThermal blanket1?discardedLM Quad III
GEOLOGY PALLET LOWER RIGHT LAUNCH RESTRAIN PINPin1discardedLM Quad III
GEOLOGY PALLET LEFT PIP PIN LANYARDStrap1discardedLM Quad III
GEOLOGY PALLET LEFT PIP PINSPin2discardedattached to Geology pallet left lanyard
GEOLOGY PALLET HANDRAILS PIP PINSPin?discardedLM Quad III
GEOLOGY PALLET HANDRAILSAluminum rods2thrown away by LMPLM Quad III
TGE LAUNCH PINSPin3discardedLM Quad III
TGE VELCROStrap1discardedLM Quad III
RAMMER BRACKETBracket1discardedLM Quad III
???LCRU offloadMESA
LCRU POWER CABLE ADAPTERBracket1discardedMESA
???LCRU installation on LRVN of LM
LCRU POWER CABLE ADAPTERBracket1discardedN of LM
LRV GCTA RECEPTACLE DUMMY CONNECTORDust cover1discardedN of LM
LRV HGA RECEPTACLE DUMMY CONNECTORDust cover1discardedN of LM
???TCU offloadMESA
TCU PIP PIN RELEASE CABLECable w/ pin1?discarded?MESA
LCRU/GTCA PALLETAluminum frame1discarded?MESA
???TCU installation on LRVN of LM
???LGA & HGA offloadMESA
???LGA & HGA installation on LRVN of LM
RAKE BRACKETBracket1discardedMESA
LGA & HGA UPPER HALF CANISTERAluminum can1discardedMESA
LGA & HGA LOWER HALF CANISTERAluminum can1discardedMESA
LGA & HGA CANISTER FOAM BLOCKSFoam block2?discarded, probably blew up at 123:28:18, scatteredMESA
LGA & HGA CANISTER OPENING LANYARDStrap1discardedMESA
LGA & HGA CANISTER OPENING PIP PINSPin3discardedattached to LGA & HGA canister opening lanyard
LGA & HGA CANISTER HINGED HOOKSHook7?discardedMESA
HGA YELLOW BRACKETBracket1discardedN of LM
HGA VELCRO STRAPStrap1discardedN of LM
TV SYSTEM CABLES CAPSDust cover?discardedN of LM
HGA OPTICAL SIGHT RETAINING CLAMPClamp1discardedN of LM
ANTENNA CONTAINER BRACKETSBracket?discardedMESA
???flag offloadMESA
FLAG MESA PINSPin2discardedMESA
FLAG THERMAL SHROUDThermal blanket1discardedMESA
FLAG THERMAL COVERWrapping1discardedMESA
FLAG LOWER POLEAluminum rod1stuck on the surface, still aloft after LM ascent stage ignitionN of LM
FLAG UPPER SHAFTAluminum rod1stuck on the surface, still aloft after LM ascent stage ignitionattached to lower staff
FLAG HORIZONTAL SHAFTAluminum rod1stuck on the surface, still aloft after LM ascent stage ignitionattached to upper staff
UNITED STATES FLAGFlag1stuck on the surface, still aloft after LM ascent stage ignitionattached to horizontal shaft
???Quad III offloadLM Quad III
LM QUAD III INSULATION BLANKETSThermal blanket1?discardedLM Quad III
QUAD III PAYLOAD PALLET PIP PINSPin?discarded?LM Quad III
???SEP offloadLM Quad III
SEP RELEASE PIP PINSPin?discarded?LM Quad III
SEP NAV CABLE DUST CAPDust cover1discardedLM Quad III
???CRE deploymentLM +Z and -Z struts
???ALSEP offloadSEQ BAY
SEQ ALUMINIZED KAPTON SHEETThermal blanket1discardedLM Quad II
SEQ LOWER BAY DOOR THERMAL INSULATION PIECEThermal blanket1discardedLM Quad II
SEQ LOWER BAY DOOR VELCRO STRAPSStrap2discardedLM Quad II
SEQ LOWER BAY DOOR RELEASE CLAWSPin?discardedLM Quad II
PKG 2 LOCK PINSPin1?discardedLM Quad II
PKG 2 LANYARD RELEASE RINGRing1discardedLM Quad II
PKG 2 HOCKEY STICK PULL PINPin1discardedLM Quad II
PKG 2 HOCKEY STICKAluminum rod1discardedLM Quad II
PKG 1 LOCK PINSPin?discardedLM Quad II
PKG 1 LANYARD RELEASE RINGRing1discardedLM Quad II
PKG 1 HOCKEY STICK PULL PINPin1discardedLM Quad II
PKG 1 HOCKEY STICKAluminum rod1discardedLM Quad II
PKG 1 TOOL BRACKET ASSEMBLYBracket1discardedLM Quad II
CARRY BAR PIP PINSPin1?discardedLM Quad II
???LSPE offloadLM Quad III
LSPE ADAPTER BRACKET PIP PINSPin?discardedLM Quad III
LSPE EXPLOSION PACKAGE TRANSPORTER PIP PINSPin?discardedLM Quad III
RTG DUST COVERDust cover1discardedLM Quad II
FUEL CASK LANYARDStrap1discardedLM Quad II
DOME RETRIEVAL TOOLHandtool1discardedunder LM Quad II
FUEL CAPSULE DOMEGraphite half sphere1discardedstill fixed on the DRT
FTT TOOLHandtool1discardedunder LM Quad II
???MESA offloadMESA
LUNAR NEUTRON FLUX EXPERIMENT PIP PINSPin?discarded?MESA
ALSD PIP PINSPin?discarded?MESA
PRIMARY LIOH CANISTER BANDStrap1discarded?MESA
PLSS LIOH CANISTER PIP PINSPin?discardedMESA
PIECE OF DUCT TAPEDuct tape1discarded by CDRMESA
???ALSEP deploymentALSEP site W of LM
ALSEP CARRY BARAluminum rod1discardedALSEP central pile?
HFE PULL PINSPin2discardedALSEP site W of LM
HFE STRUT BOYD BOLTSFastener w/ spring2discardedALSEP site W of LM
HFE CONNECTOR PULL PINPin?discardedALSEP site W of LM
HFE CONNECTOR DUST COVERDust cover1discardedALSEP central pile?
HFE C/S CONNECTOR DUST COVERDust cover1discardedALSEP central pile?
LEAM PULL PINPin1discardedALSEP site W of LM
RTG CABLE REEL BOYD BOLTSFastener w/ spring3discardedALSEP site W of LM
RTG CABLE PULL PINPin1discardedALSEP site W of LM
RTG CABLE BRACKETBracket1discardedALSEP central pile?
RTG SHORT PLUG DUST COVERDust cover1discardedALSEP central pile?
RTG C/S CONNECTOR DUST COVERDust cover1discardedALSEP central pile?
RTG CABLE AND REELCable1left on the surfaceconnected to RTG
RTG (RADIOISOTOPIC THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR)Scientific instrument1left on the surfaceALSEP site W of LM
LEAM PALLET BOYD BOLTSFastener w/ spring2discardedALSEP site W of LM
LEAM CONNECTOR PULL PINPin1discardedALSEP site W of LM
LEAM DUST COVERSDust cover?discardedALSEP central pile?
LEAM CONNECTOR DUST COVERDust cover1discardedALSEP central pile?
LEAM C/S CONNECTOR DUST COVERDust cap1discardedALSEP central pile?
HFE PROBE BOX BOYD BOLTSFastener w/ spring4discardedALSEP site W of LM
HFE ELECTRONICS BOX BOYD BOLTSFastener w/ spring4discardedALSEP site W of LM
HFE DUST COVERDust cover1discardedALSEP central pile?
HFE ELECTRONICS BOX CABLE AND REELCable1left on the surfaceconnected to C/S
HFE ELECTRONICS BOXScientific instrument1left on the surfaceALSEP site W of LM
???LSG deploymentALSEP site W of LM
LSG DUST COVERDust cover1?discarded?ALSEP central pile?
LSG BOYD BOLTSFastener w/ spring4discardedALSEP site W of LM
LSG SUBPALLETAluminum frame1?discarded?ALSEP central pile?
LSG GIMBAL RELEASE LANYARDStrap w/ red ring1discardedALSEP central pile?
LSG CABLE AND REELCable1left on the surfaceconnected to LSG
LSG (LUNAR SURFACE GRAVIMETER)Scientific instrument1left on the surfaceALSEP site W of LM
???LSPE G/M deploymentALSEP site W of LM
LSPE GEOPHONE MODULE BOYD BOLTSFastener w/ spring4discardedALSEP site W of LM
LSPE GEOPHONE MODULE FLAG RETAINING PINSPin2?discardedALSEP site W of LM
LSPE GEOPHONE MODULE DUST COVER PULL PINPin1discardedALSEP site W of LM
LSPE GEOPHONE MODULE DUST COVERDust cover1discardedALSEP central pile?
LSPE GEOPHONE MODULE CABLE AND REELCable1left on the surfaceconnected to geophone module
LSPE GEOPHONE MODULEScientific instrument1left on the surfaceALSEP site W of LM
LSPE GEOPHONE FLAGStake w/ flag1left on the surfacenext to LSPE G/M
???ALSD deploymentALSEP site W of LM
ALSD PIP PIN #2Pin1discardedALSEP site W of LM
ALSD BATTERY PIN LANYARDPin1discardedALSEP site W of LM
ALSD HANDLE PIP PINSPin?discardedALSEP site W of LM
ALSD BORE STEMS RACK TO TREADLE PIP PINSPin1discardedALSEP site W of LM
ALSD CORE STEM RACK BRACKET?Bracket?discardedALSEP central pile?
ALSD TREADLE PIP PINSPin?discardedALSEP site W of LM
ALSD BORE STEMS RACK LEGS PIP PINSPin?discardedALSEP site W of LM
ALSD PIP PIN #5Pin1discardedALSEP site W of LM
ALSD BRACKET?Bracket?discarded?ALSEP central pile?
ALSD CORE STEM TOP BAGBag1discardedALSEP central pile?
ALSD BATTERY THERMAL SHROUD PIP PINSPin?discardedALSEP site W of LM
ALSD BATTERY THERMAL SHROUDDust cover1discardedALSEP central pile?
???LMS deploymentALSEP site W of LM
LMS VENT RINGRing1discardedALSEP site W of LM
LMS BOYD BOLTSFastener w/ spring3discardedALSEP site W of LM
LMS CABLE AND REELCable1left on the surfaceconnected to LMS
LMS (LUNAR MASS SPECTROMETER)Scientific instrument1left on the surfaceALSEP site W of LM
???HFE deploymentALSEP site W of LM
HFE BORE STEM #1 (FIRST HOLE, EASTERN)Stem1drilled into the surfaceALSEP site W of LM
HFE BORE STEM #2 (FIRST HOLE, EASTERN)Stem1drilled into the surfaceALSEP site W of LM
HFE BORE STEM #3 (FIRST HOLE, EASTERN)Stem1drilled into the surfaceALSEP site W of LM
HFE HALF PROBE BOX #1Dust cover1thrown away by CDRALSEP central pile?
HFE PROBE END CAPSCap2?discardedALSEP central pile?
HFE PROBE (EASTERN)Scientific instrument1left on the surfaceinserted into the HFE bore hole
HFE PROBE THERMAL SHIELD (P1)Thermal blanket1left on the surfaceinserted into the HFE bore hole
HFE PROBE THERMAL SHIELD (F1)Thermal blanket1left on the surfaceinserted into the HFE bore hole
HFE PROBE SUNSHIELDThermal blanket1left on the surfaceleft on the HFE bore hole
HFE PROBE CABLECable1left on the surfaceconnected to eastern probe
HFE BORE STEM #1 (SECOND HOLE, WESTERN)Stem1drilled into the surfaceALSEP site W of LM
HFE BORE STEM #2 (SECOND HOLE, WESTERN)Stem1drilled into the surfaceALSEP site W of LM
HFE BORE STEM #3 (SECOND HOLE, WESTERN)Stem1drilled into the surfaceALSEP site W of LM
HFE HALF PROBE BOX #2Dust cover1thrown away by CDRALSEP central pile?
HFE PROBE END CAPSCap2?discardedALSEP site W of LM
HFE PROBE (WESTERN)Scientific instrument1left on the surfaceinserted into the HFE bore hole
HFE PROBE THERMAL SHIELD (P1)Thermal blanket1left on the surfaceinserted into the HFE bore hole
HFE PROBE THERMAL SHIELD (F1)Thermal blanket1left on the surfaceinserted into the HFE bore hole
HFE PROBE SUNSHIELDThermal blanket1left on the surfaceleft on the HFE bore hole
HFE PROBE CABLECable1left on the surfaceconnected to western probe
???C/S deploymentALSEP site W of LM
CENTRAL STATION REAR CURTAIN BOYD BOLTSFastener w/ spring2discardedALSEP site W of LM
CENTRAL STATION ANTENNA BOYD BOLTSFastener w/ spring3discardedALSEP site W of LM
CENTRAL STATION ANTENNA MAST PULL PINSPin?discardedALSEP site W of LM
CENTRAL STATION ANTENNA BRACKETBracket1discardedALSEP central pile?
CENTRAL STATION ANTENNA CABLE BRACKETBracket1discardedALSEP central pile?
CENTRAL STATION PERIMETER BOYD BOLTSFastener w/ spring16discardedALSEP site W of LM
CENTRAL STATION INTERIOR BOYD BOLTSFastener w/ spring2discardedALSEP site W of LM
CENTRAL STATION CENTRAL BOYD BOLTFastener w/ spring1discardedALSEP site W of LM
CENTRAL STATION CURTAIN COVERSDust cover3?discardedALSEP central pile?
CENTRAL STATION GIMBAL CASE BOYD BOLTSFastener w/ spring2discardedALSEP site W of LM
CENTRAL STATION GIMBAL BASE DUST COVERDust cover1discardedALSEP central pile?
CENTRAL STATION GIMBAL HOUSING PULL PINPin1discardedALSEP site W of LM
CENTRAL STATION GIMBAL HOUSINGDust cover1discardedALSEP central pile?
CENTRAL STATION GIMBAL HOUSING FOAMFoam block1?discarded, probably blew up, scatteredALSEP central pile?
CENTRAL STATIONScientific instrument1left on the surfaceALSEP site W of LM
???LEAM deploymentALSEP site W of LM
LEAM BOYD BOLTSQuick release fasteners and springs4discardedALSEP site W of LM
LEAM SUBPALLETAluminum frame1discardedALSEP central pile?
LEAM DUST COVERDust cover1discardedALSEP central pile?
LEAM UHT SOCKET PULL PINPin1discardedALSEP site W of LM
LEAM CABLE AND REELCable1left on the surfaceconnected to LEAM
LEAM (LUNAR EJECTA AND METEORITE EXPERIMENT)Scientific instrument1left on the surfaceALSEP site W of LM
???LSPE ANTENNA deploymentALSEP site W of LM
LSPE ANTENNA PULL PINPin1?discarded?ALSEP site W of LM
HFE PALLETAluminum frame1left on the surfaceALSEP site W of LM
LSPE ANTENNA CABLE AND REELCable1left on the surfacefixed on the HFE pallet
LSPE ANTENNAScientific instrument1left on the surfaceconnected to LSPE
???LSPE Geophones deploymentALSEP site W of LM
LSPE GEOPHONE #3 CABLE REELReel1discardedALSEP central pile?
LSPE GEOPHONE #3 CABLE REEL CASING HALVESDust cover2discardedALSEP central pile?
LSPE GEOPHONE #3 CABLECable1left on the surfaceconnected to geophone #3
LSPE GEOPHONE #3 (SOUTH)Scientific instrument1burried into the surfaceALSEP site W of LM
LSPE GEOPHONE FLAGStake w/ flag1stuck into the surfacenext to Geophone #3
LSPE GEOPHONE #1 CABLE REELReel1discardedALSEP central pile?
LSPE GEOPHONE #1 CABLE REEL CASING HALVESDust cover2discardedALSEP central pile?
LSPE GEOPHONE #1 CABLECable1left on the surfaceconnected to geophone #1
LSPE GEOPHONE #1 (EAST)Scientific instrument1burried into the surfaceALSEP site W of LM
LSPE GEOPHONE FLAGStake w/ flag1stuck into the surfacenext to Geophone #1
LSPE GEOPHONE #2 CABLE REELReel1discardedALSEP central pile?
LSPE GEOPHONE #2 CABLE REEL CASING HALVESDust cover2discardedALSEP central pile?
LSPE GEOPHONE #2 CABLECable1left on the surfaceconnected to geophone #2
LSPE GEOPHONE #2 (WEST)Scientific instrument1burried into the surfaceALSEP site W of LM
LSPE GEOPHONE FLAGStake w/ flag1stuck into the surfacenext to Geophone #2
LSPE GEOPHONE #4 CABLE REELReel1discardedALSEP central pile?
LSPE GEOPHONE #4 CABLE REEL CASING HALVESDust cover2discardedALSEP central pile?
LSPE GEOPHONE #4 CABLECable1left on the surfaceconnected to geophone #4
LSPE GEOPHONE #4 (SOUTH)Scientific instrument1burried into the surfaceALSEP site W of LM
LSPE GEOPHONE FLAGStake w/ flag1stuck into the surfacenext to Geophone #4
???NFE deploymentALSEP site W of LM
DEEP CORE TUBE PLUGPlug1discarded?ALSEP site W of LM
NEUTRON FLUX PROBE THERMAL COVERThermal blanket1discarded?ALSEP central pile?
ALSD (APOLLO LUNAR SURFACE DRILL)Handtool1left on the surfaceALSEP site W of LM
ALSD DRILL CHUCKHandtool1left on the surfacefixed to the ALSD
ALSD TREADLEAluminum frame1left on the surfaceALSEP site W of LM
DEEP CORE JACKHandtool1left on the surfacefixed on the treadle
ALSD CORE STEM RACKAluminum frame1left on the surfaceALSEP site W of LM
ALSD CORE STEM BAGBag1left on stem rackALSEP site W of LM
ALSD BORE STEMSStem?left on stem rackinside core stem bag?
???SEP XMTR pre-deploymentLM +Y footpad and E of LM
SEP TRANSMITTER PULL PINSPin?discarded?LM +Y footpad?
SEP TRANSMITTER LEGS DEPLOYMENT PINSPin?discarded?E of LM
LRV SAMPLER DIXIE CUP BAG #11EEmpty sample bag1probably lost when LRV sampler head fell on the surfacenext to SEP transmitter
LRV SAMPLER DIXIE CUP BAGS #13E AND #14EEmpty sample bag2probably lost when LRV sampler head fell on the surfacenext to SEP transmitter
LRV SAMPLER DIXIE CUP BAGS #16 TO #21EEmpty sample bag6probably lost when LRV sampler head fell on the surfacenext to SEP transmitter
LSPE EP 6 PULL PINPin?discardedE of LM
???LSPE EP 6 deploymentstation 1
LSPE EP 6 ACTIVATION PINSPin3discarded?station 1
LSPE EP 6 (EXPLOSIVE CHARGE)Scientific instrument?left on the surface, detonated on December 15 1972, scatteredstation 1
LSPE EP 6 ANTENNAAntenna?left on the surface, scatteredfixed on EP 6
LSPE EP 7 PULL PINPin?discardedstation 1
???LSPE EP 7 deploymentoutbound station 1
LSPE EP 7 ACTIVATION PINSPin3discarded?outbound station 1
LSPE EP 7 (EXPLOSIVE CHARGE)Scientific instrument?left on the surface, detonated on December 16 1972, scatteredoutbound station 1
LSPE EP 7 ANTENNAAntenna?left on the surface, scatteredfixed on EP 7
LRV REAR RIGHT EXTENSION FENDERFiberglass fender1fell on the surface, discarded by the crewoutbound station 1
PIECE OF DUCT TAPEDuct tape?fell on the surface, discarded by the crewfixed on the fender
???SEP XMTR deploymentE of LM
SEP TRANSMITTER ANTENNA REELS RETAINERSDust cover?discardedE of LM
SEP TRANSMITTER THERMAL COVERThermal blanket1discardedE of LM
SEP TRANSMITTER SOLAR PANELS PULL PINSPin?discarded?E of LM
SEP TRANSMITTERScientific instrument1left on the surfaceE of LM
SEP ANTENNA WIRES35m antenna4left on the surfacefixed on SEP Transmitter
SEP ANTENNA WIRE SPOOLSSpools4left on the surfacefixed on the antennas?
PIECES OF DUCT TAPEDuct tape2?left on the surfacestuck on the SEP XMTR solar panels
SEP RECEIVER THERMAL BAG VELCROVelcro tab?fell on the surface?N of LM
SRC PACKING MATERIAL (YORK MESH)Wrapping?left on MESA?MESA
SRC BETA CLOTH SKIRTDust cover1discarded?MESA
SRC TEFLON SPACERSeal1discarded?MESA
EVA-1 PALLET PIP PINSPin?discardedMESA
SAMPLE BAG #460Full sample bag1forgotten on the surfaceMESA?
???EVA-1 pallet offloadLM cabin
EVA-1 PALLETAluminum frame1discardednext to LM ladder strut
DEBRIS?Little cabin debris?vented outside when opening the hatchnext to LM ladder strut
JETTISON BAGBag1jettisonedkicked under LM
ECS LIOH CARTRIDGE BRACKETBracket1jettisonedinside jettison bag
ECS LIOH CANISTERAluminum can1jettisonedinside jettison bag
ECS LIOH CARTRIDGEAluminum can1jettisonedinside ECS LIOH canister
PLSS BATTERIESBattery2jettisonedinside jettison bag
PLSS LIOH CANISTERSAluminum can2jettisonedinside jettison bag
PLSS LIOH CARTRIDGESAluminum can2jettisonedinside PLSS LIOH canisters
FOOD WRAPPINGWrapping?jettisonedinside jettison bag
DRINK BAGSWrapping2jettisonedinside jettison bag
UTILITY TOWELSCloth?jettisoned?inside jettison bag?
UCTA (URINE COLLECTION AND TRANSFERT ASSEMBLIES)Bag?jettisoned?inside jettison bag?
?Strap?1discarded?MESA
LCRU BATTERY #2 PIP PINSPin?discarded?MESA
LSPE EP 4 PULL PINPin?discardedLM +Y footpad
LSPE EXPLOSION PACKAGE TRANSPORTER PIP PINSPin?discardedLM +Y footpad
QUAD III PAYLOAD PALLETAluminum frame1discardedLM +Y footpad
QUAD III PAYLOAD HANDRAILSAluminum rod2discardedfixed on Quad III pallet
???LSPE EP 4 deploymentS of ALSEP
LSPE EP 4 ACTIVATION PINSPin3discarded?S of ALSEP
LSPE EP 4 (EXPLOSIVE CHARGE)Scientific instrument?left on the surface, detonated on December 16 1972, scatteredS of ALSEP
LSPE EP 4 ANTENNAAntenna?left on the surface, scatteredfixed on EP 4
LRV SAMPLER DIXIE CUP BAGS #24E AND #25EEmpty sample bags2probably lost when LRV sampler head fell on the surfacebetween Camelot crater and station 2
DIXIE CUP DISPENSERAluminum can1discarded?station 2a
LRV SAMPLER DIXIE CUP BAG #33EEmpty sample bag1discarded?fixed on sample bag dispenser
LOWER CORE TUBE #46 (CSVC) UPPER PIP PINPin1discardedstation 3
LOWER CORE TUBE #46 (CSVC) BITCap1discardedstation 3
SCB HOOK?Hook1fell on the surface?station 3
SAMPLE BAGS?Full sample bag?fell on the surface?station 3
LOWER CORE TUBE #44 UPPER PIP PINPin1discardedstation 3
LOWER CORE TUBE #44 BITCap1discardedstation 3
LSPE EP 1 PULL PINPin?discardedstation 4
???LSPE EP 1 deploymentinbound station 5
LSPE EP 1 ACTIVATION PINSPin3discarded?inbound station 5
LSPE EP 1 (EXPLOSIVE CHARGE)Scientific instrument?left on the surface, detonated on December 17 1972, scatteredinbound station 5
LSPE EP 1 ANTENNAAntenna?left on the surface, scatteredfixed on EP 1
SAMPLE BAG DISPENSER ASSEMBLYAluminum plaque1discarded?either at station 5 or on LRV
SAMPLE BAG #513Empty sample bag1discarded?fixed on sample bag dispenser
HAMMER RTV (ROOM TEMPERATURE VULCANIZING) SILICONE RUBBER INSULATIONSilicone rubber?worn off??
LSPE EP 8 PULL PINPin?discardedstation 5
???LSPE EP 8 deploymentoutbound station 5
LSPE EP 8 ACTIVATION PINSPin3discarded?outbound station 5
LSPE EP 8 (EXPLOSIVE CHARGE)Scientific instrument?left on the surface, detonated on December 17 1972, scatteredoutbound station 5
LSPE EP 8 ANTENNAAntenna?left on the surface, scatteredfixed on EP 8
UHT (UNIVERSAL HAND TOOL)Handtool1discarded?either ALSEP or MESA
CORE TUBES CAPS DISPENSERGeology tool1discarded?MESA
SRC PACKING MATERIAL (YORK MESH)Wrapping?left on MESA?MESA
SRC BETA CLOTH SKIRTDust cover1discarded?MESA
SRC TEFLON SPACERSeal1discarded?MESA
EVA-2 PALLET PIP PINSPin?discardedMESA
PRIMARY LIOH CANISTER BANDStrap1discarded?MESA
PLSS LIOH CANISTER PIP PINSPin?discardedMESA
???EVA-2 pallet offloadLM cabin
EVA-2 PALLETAluminum frame1discardednext to LM ladder strut
DEBRIS?Little cabin debris?vented outside when opening the hatchnext to LM ladder strut
LHSSC (LEFT HAND SIDE STOWAGE COMPARTMENT)Bag1jettisoned, hit the MESAkicked under LM
PLSS BATTERIESBattery2jettisonedinside LHSSC
PLSS LIOH CANISTERSAluminum can2jettisonedinside LHSSC
PLSS LIOH CARTRIDGESAluminum can2jettisonedinside PLSS LIOH canisters
SPARE LCG (LIQUID COOLED GARMENT)Cloth2jettisonedinside LHSSC
USED FOOD CONTAINERSWrapping?jettisonedinside LHSSC
DRINK BAGSWrapping2jettisonedinside LHSSC
LCRU BATTERY #1Battery1thrown away by CDRN of LM
LMP COVER GLOVESGloves2discarded?MESA
???discardedMESA
???CRE stowageMESA
LSPE EP 5 PULL PINPin?discardedLM +Y footpad
LSPE EXPLOSION PACKAGE TRANSPORTERAluminum frame1discardedLM +Y footpad
SAMPLE BAG #468Empty sample bag1probably lost when retrieving sample bag #467 or #469either station 5 or 6
SAMPLE BAGS #470 AND #471Empty sample bags2probably lost when retrieving sample bag #469 or #472either station 5 or 6
SAMPLE BAG DISPENSER ASSEMBLYAluminum plaque1discardedSE of Split Boulder
SAMPLE BAG #473Empty sample bag1discardedfixed on sample bag dispenser
SAMPLE BAG #554Empty sample bag1probably lost when retrieving sample bag #555station 6
LOWER CORE TUBE #48 UPPER PIP PINPin1discarded?station 6
LOWER CORE TUBE #48 BITCap1discarded?station 6
???fell on the surface?station 6
???discarded?station 6
???discarded?station 7
???discarded?station 7
SAMPLE BAG #547Empty sample bag1probably lost when retrieving sample bag #546 or #548station 8
???fell on the surface?station 8
LRV SAMPLER DIXIE CUP BAG #51YEmpty sample bag1probably lost when retrieving sample bag #50Y OR #52Yeither station 8 or 9
SAMPLE BAG DISPENSER ASSEMBLYAluminum plaque1discarded?either at station 9 or on LRV
SAMPLE BAGS #552 AND #553Empty sample bag2discarded?fixed on sample bag dispenser
SAMPLE BAGS #572 AND #573Empty sample bags2probably lost when retrieving sample bag #571station 9
SAMPLE BAG DISPENSER ASSEMBLYAluminum plaque1thrown away by CDRstation 9, inside Van Serg crater
HEDC DARK SLIDEAluminum plaque1fell on the surface, discarded by the crewstation 9
???SEP DSEA stowagestation 9
SEP DSEA (DATA STORAGE ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLY) LANYARDStrap1discarded?station 9
SEP DSEA (DATA STORAGE ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLY) BUTTERFLY BOLT?Bolt1?broke??
LOWER CORE TUBE #50 UPPER PIP PINPin1discarded?station 9
LOWER CORE TUBE #50 BITCap1discarded?station 9
???LSPE EP 5 deploymentstation 9
LSPE EP 5 ACTIVATION PINSPin3discarded?station 9
LSPE EP 5 (EXPLOSIVE CHARGE)Scientific instrument?left on the surface, detonated on December 17 1972, scatteredstation 9
LSPE EP 5 ANTENNAAntenna?left on the surface, scatteredfixed on EP 5
???fell on the surface?station 9
UPPER CORE TUBE #37 UPPER PIP PINPin1discarded?station 9
UPPER CORE TUBE #37 BITCap1discarded?station 9
AOT (ALIGMENT OPTICAL TELESCOPE) CLAMPClamp1fell on the surfaceinbound station 10
EXTENSION HANDLEGeology tool1fell on the surfaceinbound station 10
SCOOP HEADGeology tool1fell on the surfacefixed on the extension handle
EXTENSION HANDLEGeology tool1fell on the surfaceinbound station 10
RAKE HEADGeology tool1fell on the surfacefixed on the extension handle
???LSPE EP 2 deploymentstation 10
LSPE EP 2 PULL PINPin?discardedstation 10
LSPE EP 2 ACTIVATION PINSPin3discarded?station 10
LSPE EP 2 (EXPLOSIVE CHARGE)Scientific instrument?left on the surface, detonated on December 18 1972, scatteredstation 10
LSPE EP 2 ANTENNAAntenna?left on the surface, scatteredfixed on EP 2
SESC TEFLON SEAL PROTECTORSeal1discardedLM -Z footpad
PLSS TOOL CARRIERS QUICK RELEASE PINSPin2?discardedMESA
PLSS TOOL HARNESSHarness2discardedMESA
LM LADDER STRUT COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE COVER PULL PINPin1?discarded?next to LM ladder strut?
LM LADDER STRUT COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE COVERCurved hinged metal cover1?discarded?next to LM ladder strut?
LM LADDER STRUT COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUECommemorative item1?left on the surfacefixed to LM ladder strut
MISSION STAFF AND TECHNICIANS PRIVATE BELONGINGSCommemorative item?left on the surfaceinside LM descent stage?
TGE (TRAVERSE GRAVIMETER EXPERIMENT)Scientific instrument1?thrown away by CDR, scattered?W of LM
LRV-3 (LUNAR ROVING VEHICULE)Lunar wheeled vehicule1left on the surfaceLRV VIP site E of LM
SUN COMPASSNavigation tool1left on LRV?LRV
MAP HOLDERNavigation tool1left on LRV?LRV
HORIZON/RETURN CHARTNavigation tool1left on LRV?LRV
BAG DISPENSER BRACKETBracket1left on LRV?LRV console?
ROVER SCHEMATICBook1left on LRV?LRV
LRV CHECKLISTBook1left on LRV?LRV
LRV CONTINGENCY DEPLOYMENT TOOLHandtool?left on LRV?LRV
GCTA (GROUND CONTROLLED TELEVISION ASSEMBLY)Camera1left on LRVLRV
GCTA SUNSHIELDSunshade1left on LRVfixed on GCTA
LCRU (LUNAR COMMUNICATIONS RELAY UNIT)Electronics box1left on LRVLRV
LCRU BATTERY #2Battery1left on LRVconnected to LCRU
TCU (TELEVISION CONTROL UNIT)Electronics box1left on LRVLRV
HGA (HIGH GAIN ANTENNA)Antenna1left on LRVLRV
LGA (LOW GAIN ANTENNA)Antenna1left on LRVLRV
HTC (HAND TOOL CARRIER)Aluminum frame1left on LRVLRV Geology pallet
GEOLOGY PALLETAluminum frame1left on LRVLRV
VISEGeology tool1left on LRVLRV Geology pallet
LSPE EXPLOSION PACKAGE TRANSPORTERAluminum frame1left on LRVLRV Geology pallet
SEP RECEIVER (SURFACE ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES EXPERIMENT)Scientific instrument1left on LRV?LRV Geology pallet?
SEP RECEIVER ANTENNAAntenna1left on LRV?fixed on the SEP?
PIECE OF DUCT TAPEDuct tape1left on LRV?fixed on the SEP?
CDR SEATAluminum frame1left on LRVLRV
GNOMON BAGBag1left on LRVLRV CDR seat?
GNOMONGeology tool1left on LRV?LRV CDR seat?
DUCT TAPEDuct tape1left on LRV?under LRV CDR seat
LMP SEATAluminum frame1left on LRVLRV
BSLSS (BUDDY SECONDARY LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEM)Hose1left on LRVLRV LMP seat
SAMPLE BAG DISPENSER ASSEMBLYAluminum plaque1left on LRVunder LRV LMP seat?
SAMPLE BAGS #487 TO #493Empty sample bags7left on LRVfixed on sample bag dispenser
SAMPLE BAG DISPENSER ASSEMBLYAluminum plaque1left on LRVunder LRV LMP seat?
SAMPLE BAGS #528 TO #533Empty sample bags6left on LRVfixed on sample bag dispenser
HEDC 500MM (HASSELBLAD ELECTRIC DATA CAMERA)Camera1left on LRVbetween the LRV seats?
HEDC 500MM BRACKETBracket1left on LRVfixed on HEDC 500mm camera
HEDC 500MM HANDLE WITH TRIGGERCamera handle1left on LRVfixed on HEDC 500mm camera
HEDC 500MM LENSLens1left on LRVfixed on HEDC 500mm camera
HEDC 500MM LENS CAPCap1left on LRVfixed on HEDC 500mm camera
???LSPE EP 3 deploymentE of LM, next to the SEP transmitter
LSPE EP 3 PULL PINPin?discardedE of LM, next to the SEP transmitter
LSPE EP 3 ACTIVATION PINSPin3discarded?E of LM, next to the SEP transmitter
LSPE EP 3 (EXPLOSIVE CHARGE)Scientific instrument?left on the surface, detonated on December 18 1972, scatteredE of LM, next to the SEP transmitter
LSPE EP 3 ANTENNAAntenna?left on the surface, scatteredfixed on EP 3
HAMMERGeology tool1thrown away by LMPN of LM
UHT (UNIVERSAL HAND TOOL)Handtool1discardedMESA?
DIXIE CUP DISPENSERAluminum can1discardedstill fixed on the UHT?
LRV SAMPLER DIXIE CUP BAGS #56Y TO #63YEmpty sample bags8discardedfixed on sample bag dispenser
LOWER CORE TUBE #52 UPPER PIP PINPin1discarded?LM +Y footpad
LOWER CORE TUBE #52 BITCap1discarded?LM +Y footpad
SAMPLE BAG #555Full sample bag1forgotten on the surfaceMESA?
LRV SAMPLER DIXIE CUP BAG #52YFull sample bag1forgotten on the surfaceMESA?
SBC #3 (SAMPLE COLLECTION BAG)Bag1left on MESA?MESA?
ALSD WRENCHHandtool1left on MESA?MESA?
ALSD DEEP CORE TUBES RAMMERAluminum rod1left on MESA?MESA?
TONGSGeology tool2left on MESA?MESA?
LENS BRUSHESHandtool2left on MESA?MESA?
POLARIZING FILTERCamera filter1left on MESA?MESA?
CORE TUBES RAMMERAluminum rod1left on MESA?MESA?
CORE TUBES CAP DISPENSERSAluminum plaque?left on MESA?MESA?
UPPER CORE TUBE #33Aluminum can1left on MESA?MESA?
DUST BRUSHHandtool1left on MESA?MESA?
LEC (LUNAR EQUIPMENT CONVEYOR)Strap1discardedW of LM
DEBRIS?Little cabin debris?vented outside when opening the hatchnext to LM ladder strut
CDR PLSS (PORTABLE LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEM)Back pack1jettisonednext to ladder pad
CDR EMU SPARE GLOVESGloves1jettisonednext to ladder pad
LMP EMU SPARE GLOVESGloves1jettisonednext to ladder pad
ISS (INTERIM STORAGE SHELF)Bag1jettisonednext to ladder pad
CDR RCU (REMOTE CONTROL UNIT)Chest pack1jettisonedinside ISS
LMP RCU (REMOTE CONTROL UNIT)Chest pack1jettisonedinside ISS
ARMREST (CDR RH)Bracket1jettisonedinside ISS
LMP PLSS (PORTABLE LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEM)Back pack1jettisonednext to ladder pad
DEBRIS?Little cabin debris?vented outside when opening the hatchnext to LM ladder strut
JETTISON BAG (BSLSS BAG?)Bag1jettisoned, hit the MESAnext to LM ladder strut
LCG (LIQUID COOLED GARMENT)Cloth2jettisonedinside jettison bag
HAMMOCKSCloth sheet2jettisonedinside jettison bag
SLEEP RESTRAINSStrap2jettisonedinside jettison bag
USED FOOD CONTAINERSWrapping?jettisonedinside jettison bag
DRINK BAGSWrapping2jettisonedinside jettison bag
ECS LIOH CARTRIDGE BRACKETBracket1jettisonedinside jettison bag
ECS LIOH CANISTERAluminum can1jettisonedinside jettison bag
ECS LIOH CARTRIDGEAluminum can1jettisonedinside ECS LIOH canister
LCG ADAPTERS (LIQUID COOLED GARMENT)Cloth2jettisonedinside jettison bag
ICG JACKETS (INFLIGHT COVERALL GARMENT)?Cloth2jettisonedinside jettison bag
ICG TROUSERS (INFLIGHT COVERALL GARMENT)?Cloth2jettisonedinside jettison bag
ICG BOOTS (INFLIGHT COVERALL GARMENT)?Boots4jettisonedinside jettison bag
UCTA (URINE COLLECTION AND TRANSFERT ASSEMBLIES)Bag2jettisonedinside jettison bag
DEFECATION COLLECTION DEVICESBag?jettisonedinside jettison bag
HELMET BAGSBag?jettisonedinside jettison bag
LMP HEDC (HASSELBLAD ELECTRIC DATA CAMERA)?Camera1jettisoned?inside jettison bag
HEDC BRACKETBracket1jettisoned?fixed on HEDC camera
HEDC HANDLE WITH TRIGGERCamera handle1jettisoned?fixed on HEDC camera
HEDC 60MM LENSLens1jettisoned?fixed on HEDC camera
ETB (EQUIPMENT TRANSFERT BAG)?Bag1?jettisonednext to LM ladder strut
???jettisoned?next to LM ladder strut?
DEBRIS?Kapton, Mylar and Inconel debris??blown off at LM ascent?LM landing site
MESA BLANKETSThermal blanket?blown off at LM ascent?LM landing site
PORCH PLATEAluminum platform1?blown off at LM ascent?LM landing site
RCS DEFLECTOR PLATES AND STRUTSAluminum rod?blown off at LM ascent?LM landing site