Space Rocket History #364 – Apollo 16 – Moonwalk 2 – Evidence of Water

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Mike Annis

John and Charlie also collected several rusty-looking rocks with brown stains on their surfaces. These were exciting finds because the rusty appearance suggested the presence of hydrated oxides of iron. “Hydrated” meant water and the scientists had a serious interest in anything that could mean water had existed, or even still existed, on the Moon.

Apr 28

Space Rocket History #363 – Apollo 16 – Moonwalk 1 – Part 3 – Grand Prix

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Mike Annis

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Flag Crater was so steep that if either one of them fell in, it would have been fatal! There was no rescue from the bottom of a big crater.

Apr 14

Space Rocket History #362 – Apollo 16 – Moonwalk 1 – Part 2

Posted on April 14, 2021 by Mike Annis

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Charlie and John were startled by their landing spot. Much of the landing area was covered with rocks or had a steep slope. Fortunately, they had managed to land on the only level and smooth spot around.