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And there were issues, such as when the right rear fender extension was torn off, kicking up dust as Schmitt and Cernan drove and reducing visibility. The crew had to make a resourceful repair using duct tape and maps.
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I would hope that any future moon missions is sent with a plentiful supply of Duct tape etc, so people cam make repairs to any equipment on the moon.
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duct tape to the rescue again. Is there NOTHING it cannot do?
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, How was the fender torn off? By the way, I watched these landings live. NASA inspired the WORLD! Thank you for a lifetime of hopes, dreams, memories.

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