According to foreign media New Atlas, it is nearly 50 years since the last human landing on the moon. This is perhaps one of the most meaningful activities we have ever done, and only 12 people have done it, the first being Neil Armstrong, who set foot on the moon on July 21, 1969, and the last being Gene Cernan, who landed on the lunar surface on December 11, 1972.
Two landmark moments in space will no doubt be remembered, namely the end ceremony of the first step on another celestial body (Armstrong's "A Great Step for Mankind") and Gene Cernan's final step on the moon and the message when humans left: "In December 1972 AD, humanity completed its first exploration of the moon here. May the spirit of peace we have come to be reflected in the lives of all humankind. ”
Now, a very conspicuous space suit "accessory" worn by the last Apollo astronaut to land on the moon is being auctioned on the internet, and bidding will end later this week, and it looks like the record will be broken. It is expected to sell for more than $800,000, and with 21 hours to go before the auction closes, it has already reached $370,640.
Cernan wore this cuff checklist during the last EVA of Apollo 17, exposing it to the lunar environment for up to 7 hours and 15 minutes.
The Cuff Checklist is a comprehensive guide to extravehicular activities, providing a simplified map of the preparation procedure, crossing the route, and landmarks.
This list occupies a special place in Apollo history — it not only provides instructions for humanity's last lunar walk, but also preserves handwritten notes of the last words spoken from the lunar surface.
This historic speech echoes Neil Armstrong's 1969 speech: Humanity has made a great leap forward and Commander Cernan looks forward to a peaceful and hopeful future.
Cuff checklists for Cernan's EVA-1 and EVA-2 were sold privately, so it was the first (and most historic) to be sold publicly.