As I step off at the surface at Taurus-Littrow, I'd like to dedicate the first step of Apollo 17 to all those who made it possible. — 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… — Gene Cernan Copy Share Image
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
