Apollo Lunar Sample 79115,03D Model
Astromaterials 3D is a virtual library for exploration and research of NASA’s space rock collections.
Every Rock Tells a Story:
Walking along the rim of Van Serg Crater in the Taurus-Littrow valley on their third day on the Moon, Apollo 17 astronauts discovered a compelling fragmented boulder. Curious if it might reveal the story of how and when this crater had formed on the Moon, they broke off a hand-sized piece from the top of the boulder, a rock now known as 79115. Continue reading…
More information: https://ares.jsc.nasa.gov/astromaterials3d/sample-details.htm?sample=79115-0
NASA Astromaterials Collection: Apollo Lunar Collection
Origin: Moon
Collected: Van Serg Crater, Valley of Taurus Littrow, Apollo 17
Classification: Regolith Breccia
Credit: NASA/Astromaterials 3D
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