Description

Apollo 16 Patch

Space fans and collectors!  Enjoy the beautifully embroidered Apollo 16 Patch.  It is the perfect tribute to this legacy of space flight!

• 4 inches
• Embroidered/Sew On
• US Veteran-Owned Business

Apollo 16, the tenth crewed mission in the United States Apollo space program, took place from April 16 to 27, 1972. It was the second of Apollo’s “J missions,” characterized by an extended stay on the lunar surface, a focus on scientific exploration, and the use of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV). Here are some key details about Apollo 16:

• Mission Objective: To explore the Moon’s surface, collect samples, and conduct scientific experiments.
• Crew Members:
  • Commander John W. Young
  • Lunar Module Pilot Charles M. Duke Jr.
  • Command Module Pilot Ken Mattingly
• Landing Site: The Descartes Highlands, chosen due to expectations that it might be an area formed by volcanic action (though this turned out not to be the case).
• Lunar Surface Exploration:
  • Sample Collection: The astronauts collected 95.71 kilograms (211.0 pounds) of lunar samples.
  • EVA Duration: They conducted three spacewalks (extravehicular activities) totaling 20 hours and 14 minutes.
  • Lunar Rover: They drove the Lunar Roving Vehicle a distance of 26.7 kilometers (16.6 miles).
• Spacecraft Components:
  • Command and Service Module (CSM): Named Casper.
  • Lunar Module (LM): Named Orion.
• Launch Date: April 16, 1972, from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
• Moon Landing Delay: A problem with the spacecraft’s main engine caused a six-hour delay in the Moon landing, but NASA overcame the issue.