A close-up shot of the Apollo 17 lunar rover's wheel and fender, heavily coated in lunar dust. A makeshift repair, using maps, clamps, and duct tape, is visible on the fender. The image highlights the challenges posed by the fine lunar dust during the Apollo missions.

Astronomy Picture from 10/11/2001

Lunar Dust and Duct Tape

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap011110.html


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