A genuine moon rock from Apollo 17 is a major attraction at Karachi’s National Museum, symbolizing human exploration and scientific heritage.
Karachi: (RightNow) A genuine piece of the moon is preserved at the National Museum of Pakistan in Karachi. This rock was brought back to Earth by astronauts during the Apollo 17 mission in December 1972.
The valuable rock is encased in a transparent acrylic sphere, accompanied by Pakistan’s national flag. This flag traveled to space and the moon during the Apollo 17 mission.
National Museum curator Yaqub Khan stated that this rock is a historic and unique monument for Pakistan. It has become a major attraction for the public.
This moon rock is not just a stone but a symbol of human curiosity, scientific research, and a memorable space journey. Its presence highlights Pakistan’s scientific heritage.
It is noteworthy that this moon rock was part of the Apollo 17 mission, known as a significant step in human space exploration. Apollo 17 was NASA’s last moon mission.
