According to a USA Today article, high resolution cameras orbiting the moon have located all but one of the American flags planted by Apollo mission astronauts. The single exception is that from the very first human moon landing (Apollo 11), back in 1969. This makes sense, however, as Buzz Aldrin remembers that flag being blown over from the rocket blast when they launched from the moon's surface. In addition to the flags, photos also reveal tracks made by lunar rovers and equipment left behind, including backpacks jettisoned by astronauts. Images taken of the Apollo 17 site show the astronauts' foot trails.
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