Where does Apollo 12 rank on Lunoo?

Apollo 12 is ranked #18 in Lunoo's Best Space Mission rankings with a score of 8.8/10.

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Apollo 12

8.83

Great

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description Apollo 12 Overview

The Apollo 12 mission represents a significant achievement in space exploration. Launched in November 1969, it was NASA’s second crewed lunar landing. The mission is particularly recognized for its controlled descent and touchdown near the Surveyor 3 robotic probe within Oceanus Procellarum. Astronauts Charles Conrad and Richard Gordon conducted extensive surface operations, including retrieving Surveyor 3 components for analysis.

This mission provided valuable data regarding lunar geology and contributed substantially to the overall Apollo program’s scientific objectives. It is of interest to space historians, scientists, and anyone fascinated by early human exploration of the Moon.

insights Why this score

Apollo 12 ranks #18 of 212 in the Space Mission ranking, behind Landsat 1, ahead of International Space Station.

Second Moon landing, precision touchdown near Surveyor 3, strong geology return, slightly overshadowed by Apollo 11 and later J missions.

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How good is Apollo 12?

Apollo 12 scores 8.83/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Space Mission category. Second Moon landing, precision touchdown near Surveyor 3, strong geology return, slightly overshadowed by Apollo 11 and later J missions.

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