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The stunning astrogeology of the Apollo missions

NASA integrated geological field training and scientific instruments into Apollo missions to prioritize lunar science, culminating in the first geologist astronaut on Apollo 17.

Summary by Phys.org
Neil Armstrong almost made a mistake. He had found an interesting rock sticking out of a formation. Curious to see what the rock was made of, he needed to examine its interior more closely. So he reached for his hammer and took a swing. The rock was far more brittle than he anticipated, and instead of cleaving in two it shattered. One of those shards flew away with so much force that it left behind a bloody gash in this forearm.

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Phys.org broke the news in United Kingdom on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
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