<P> The Taurus - Littrow site was selected with the prediction that the crew would be able to obtain samples of old highland material from the remnants of a landslide event that occurred on the south wall of the valley and the possibility of relatively young , explosive volcanic activity in the area . Although the valley is similar to the landing site of Apollo 15 in that it is on the border of a lunar mare , the advantages of Taurus - Littrow were believed to outweigh the drawbacks , thus leading to its selection as the Apollo 17 landing site . </P>
<P> The Taurus - Littrow site was selected with the prediction that the crew would be able to obtain samples of old highland material from the remnants of a landslide event that occurred on the south wall of the valley and the possibility of relatively young , explosive volcanic activity in the area . Although the valley is similar to the landing site of Apollo 15 in that it is on the border of a lunar mare , the advantages of Taurus - Littrow were believed to outweigh the drawbacks , thus leading to its selection as the Apollo 17 landing site . </P>
where did apollo 17 land on the moon
where did apollo 17 land on the moon
The Taurus - Littrow site
The Taurus - Littrow site