Apollo 16 television transmission of lunar module ascent stage liftoff
Description: The flame from the Apollo 16 Lunar Module "Orion" ascent stage engine creates a kaleidoscope effect during lunar liftoff, as seen in this screen capture taken from a color television transmission made by the RCA color TV camera mounted on the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV). Liftoff from the lunar surface was at 175 hours 44 minutes ground elapsed time, 7:26 p.m., April 23, 1972.
Credit: NASA
Image Number: S72-35613
Date: April 23, 1972
Apollo 16 television transmission of lunar module ascent stage liftoff
Description: The flame from the Apollo 16 Lunar Module "Orion" ascent stage engine creates a kaleidoscope effect during lunar liftoff, as seen in this screen capture taken from a color television transmission made by the RCA color TV camera mounted on the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV). Liftoff from the lunar surface was at 175 hours 44 minutes ground elapsed time, 7:26 p.m., April 23, 1972.
Credit: NASA
Image Number: S72-35613
Date: April 23, 1972