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Old 2nd November 2024 | 20:47
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ORAC
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When the LEM was designed nobody knew the composition of the moon’s surface - it was feared it would be a thick layer of dust in which the feet could sink.

Sink the Apollo missions it is known it is a hard surface and, by choosing the appropriate landing sites, the risk of toppling is insignificant.
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