Human skin is similar to that of most other mammals, except that it is not protected by a fur. Though nearly all human skin is covered with hair follicles, it can appear hairless. There are two general types of skin, hairy and glabrous skin.The adjective cutaneous literally means of the skin (from Latin cutis, skin).uman skin is similar to that of most other mammals, except that it is not protected by a fur. Though nearly all human skin is covered with hair follicles, it can appear hairless. There are two general types of skin, hairy and glabrous skin.
In August 1971, just after conclusion of the Apollo 15 mission, President Richard Nixon proposed canceling the two remaining lunar landing missions, Apollo 16 and 17. Office of Management and Budget Deputy Director Caspar Weinberger was opposed to this, and persuaded Nixon to keep the remaining missions.
Tomorrow marks the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 13 mission and a brave Eagleâs ascension into space. Not only does the BSA celebrate this momentous event in history, we also applaud the incredible achievements of Distinguished Eagle Scout and Commander of the Apollo 13, Jim Lovell.ut Distinguished Eagle Scout and Arrowman Jim Lovellâs fascination with space made history. On April 11, 1970, Commander Jim Lovell shot into space aboard Apollo 13 with the intent of landing on the moon, but when disaster struck two days later, the mission took a turn for the worst.