Apollo 15 seeks primitive lunar crust fragment
Apollo 15 astronauts David R. Scott and James B. Irwin search for a large piece of the Moon’s primitive crust. Scientists say finding such a rock would reveal early Moon formation and help explain Earth's beginnings, with potential implications for geology and climate.
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Apollo 15 Mission Cost Record Breaks Costsmanship
Apollo 15 will cost the United States about 45 million dollars, surpassing Apollo 14 as the most expensive mission to date. The extended 12 day mission includes three surface days, six in lunar orbit, and features the Lunar Rover plus a lunar drill and laser reflector. Additional 20 million funds cover upgrades to command and landing craft to carry more equipment and stay aloft longer. An instrument bay with cameras and a laser altimeter adds 10 million, and a 4 pound satellite will be left in lunar orbit.
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