“I felt that I was literally standing on a plateau somewhere out there in space, a plateau that science and technology had allowed me to get to. But now what I was seeing and even more important what I was… — Gene Cernan Copy Share Image
I've been asked about UFOs and I've said publicly I thought they were somebody else, some other civilization. — Gene Cernan Copy Share Image
As we leave the Moon at Taurus-Littrow, we leave as we came, and God willing, as we shall return, with peace and hope for all mankind. As I take these last steps from the surface for some time to come, I'd just like to record that America's challenge of today has forged man's destiny of tomorrow. Godspeed the crew of… — Gene Cernan Copy Share
Prepare for the unknown, unexpected and inconceivable . . . after 50 years of flying I'm still learning every time I fly. — Gene Cernan Copy Share Image
Once I finally stepped on the moon, no matter what was to come of the next three days - or the rest of my… — Gene Cernan Copy Share Image
“I felt that I was literally standing on a plateau somewhere out there in space, a plateau that science and technology had allowed me… — Gene Cernan Copy Share Image
As I take man's last step from the surface, back home for some time to come...I'd like to just (say) what I believe history… — Gene Cernan Copy Share Image
I hold the world speed record downhill, in a Rover. I think it was 17 kilometers per hour, downhill. — Gene Cernan Copy Share Image
Curiosity is the essence of human existence and exploration has been part of humankind for a long time. The exploration of space, like the… — Gene Cernan Copy Share Image
I do believe there is life in outer space. Mathematically, there has to be, and if you believe as I do that there is… — Gene Cernan Copy Share Image