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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Apollo 17 Astronauts, Eugene A. Cernan, left, and Harrison H. Schmitt conduct simulated lunar surface activity in preparation for their launch to the moon with Ronald E. Evans. The three space pilots will be launched to the moon aboard an Apollo_Saturn V space vehicle no earlier than December 6, 1972. Photo credit: NASA

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KSC-72P-0439

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