Space & Exploration1969-1972Six flags on the MoonFlags planted, Apollo 11-17Six American flags were planted on the Moon during the Apollo missions.This counts flags planted, not how many are still standing. All six were left at the landing sites in 1969-1972; none has been recovered or inspected since.Save ShareCopy link ImageSourceApollo lunar surface operationsNASA Goddard Space Flight CenterKeep goingSpace & ExplorationPeople who have walked on the MoonOnly 12 people have walked on the Moon. All of them were Americans.1969-1972Read it Space & ExplorationSuccessful crewed landingsNASA completed six successful crewed Moon landings between 1969 and 1972.1969-1972Read it Space & ExplorationLunar roving vehicles left behindThree American lunar rovers were left on the Moon.1971-1972Read it
