Curiosity is the essence of human existence.

As I step off at the surface at Taurus-Littrow, I'd like to dedicate the first step of Apollo 17 to all those who made it possible.

Curiosity is the essence of human existence.

We went into darkness after being in daylight the whole time on the way to the Moon. And then we went into darkness. And we're in the shadow... of the Moon.

Get the shuttle out of the garage. It's in its prime of its life. How could we just put it away?

I hold the world speed record downhill, in a Rover. I think it was 17 kilometers per hour, downhill.

OK, let's get this mother out of here.