Echoes Among the Stars: The Original Website
The First Era in Space, 1957-1975
Apollo 14
January 31 - February 9, 1971
The Lunar Module: Home Away From Home
After a long hiatus for medical reasons, America’s first space hero, Alan Shepard, returned to flight status in time to command the Apollo 14 mission. He and Ed Mitchell landed on the moon in the lunar module Antares, seen here, on a slight incline, which made it difficult for the astronauts to sleep. The flight was the first since the Apollo 13 accident the previous April. NASA photo.
Looking for a New Direction
Apollo 14 astronaut Ed Mitchell studies a map on the surface of the moon. Mitchell and Alan Shepard performed some of the hardest work of any of the moon landings, climbing arduous terrain in search of samples coveted by geologists. Stuart Roosa piloted the command module Kitty Hawk during the historic mission. NASA photo.
Raising the Flag
Alan Shepard raises the flag on the lunar surface. Shepard’s medical clearance and return to flight status came at a particularly opportune time in the course of the moon program, as he was able to take command of the mission that turned out to be America’s return to space following the Apollo 13 accident. NASA photo.
