As the lunar module descended through the thin atmosphere, the crew of Apollo 72 peered out of their windows, their hearts racing with excitement and an edge of disbelief. Commander Sarah Lee and her team had embarked on what was supposed to be a routine exploratory mission, tracing the topography of the Sea of Tranquility. However, nothing could have prepared them for what lay ahead.
Touching down with a soft thud, the module's engines quieted,