Special Event | Apollo 17: Sunset on the Apollo Lunar Landing Program

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the end of the Apollo Lunar Landing Program, culminating in the mission of Apollo 17 (December 7–19, 1972).

It was the final mission of NASA’s Apollo program, the most recent time humans have set foot on the Moon or travelled beyond low Earth orbit. Commander Gene Cernan and Lunar Module Pilot Harrison Schmitt walked on the Moon, while Command Module Pilot Ronald Evans orbited above.

To commemorate this historic event, and to round off our Apollo 50th celebrations, the Space Association of Australia in partnership with the Sun Theatre is hosting a special afternoon event — Apollo 17: Sunset on the Apollo Lunar Landing Program.

This will be a one-off Melbourne event, the Sun Theatre will be exclusively screening a magnificent Apollo 17 documentary that uses NASA high-definition archival footage, mission audio and some wonderful astronaut interviews. Along with a short live presentation telling the story of Australia’s critical contribution to NASA’s “greatest adventure”, this documentary film chronicles the culmination of one of the greatest moments in mankind’s history. Hear first-hand testimonials and dialogue from the incredible men who walked on the moon. Incredible footage and photos give a unique and beautiful experience of their data collection process and journey home.

If you were at our 2019 Apollo 11 or 2020 Apollo 13 special events, you will love this! Seating is very limited, so book now, bring your friends and relive history. Come dressed in your best 60’s gear to go into the running for our best-dressed prize too.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, December 10, be quick as we have booked a small cinema which has very limited seating.

Financial members of the Space Association of Australia are eligible for a discount, please check your email.

To book tickets just follow this link: Apollo 17 event tickets

Depending on the weather and circumstances, you might even see a rocket launch!!!