Here's a look back at notable successful and unsuccessful attempts at landing on Earth's cosmic companion
A NASA picture taken by US crew commander Eugene A. Cernan, on December 13, 1972 shows astronaut and geologist Harrison H. Schmitt seated in the Lunar Roving Vehicle.
Image: Eugene A. Cernan / NASA / AFP©
A spaceship built by a company in Texas is poised for lunar touchdown on Thursday, returning America to the Moon after more than five decades in what promises to be a historic first for the private sector.
Here's a look back at notable attempts—both successful and unsuccessful—at landing on Earth's cosmic companion.