AS16-118-18881 - Apollo 16 - Apollo 16 Mission image - The SIVB (Third stage [IVB] of Saturn Launch vehicle) stage after Lunar Module (LM) ejection
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Description: The SIVB (Third stage [IVB] of Saturn Launch vehicle) stage after Lunar Module (LM) ejection. On command from the Mission Control Center in Houston, the spent SIVB (Third stage [IVB] of Saturn Launch vehicle) maneuvered away from the hard-docked Command Service Module (CSM) and Lunar Module (LM). The SIVB (Third stage [IVB] of Saturn Launch vehicle) continued along the modified trajectory to impact on lunar surface. Part of the Lunar Module (LM), including three of the four thrusters in a reaction control system thruster quad, can be seen along the bottom edge of the frame. Original film magazine was labeled NN,filmtype was SO-368 (Color Exterior),80mm lens.
Subject Terms: Apollo 16 Flight, Moon (Planet)
Categories: Lunar Observations
Original: Film - 70MM CT
Interior_Exterior: Exterior
Ground_Orbit: On-orbit
Apollo 16 - AS16-104-17001 through AS16-M-3023
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