Apollo 14 was the eighth crewed mission in the Apollo program and the third to land on the Moon. Launched on January 31, 1971, it carried astronauts Alan Shepard, Edgar Mitchell, and Stuart Roosa. The mission aimed to explore the Fra Mauro region of the Moon, which was selected for its geological significance. The lunar landing occurred on February 5, 1971, with Shepard and Mitchell spending over 33 hours on the Moon's surface. They conducted two moonwalks, collected samples, and deployed scientific experiments. The mission successfully returned to Earth on February 9, 1971, marking a significant achievement in lunar exploration.