Lunar Sample 14290
Mission | Apollo 14 |
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Lithology | soil |
Location | Part of Comprehensive Sample (14169-14188; 14250-14299); location selected 100 to 125 m west of the LM |
Description | The purpose of the Comprehensive Sample (14169-14188; 14250-14299) was to acquire a statistically significant set of small rock samples to petrographically characterize the distribution of rock types in the lunar regolith. The sample location was selected 100 to 125 m west of the LM. A two to three meter diameter circle was marked and all of the walnut sized rocks on the surface within the circle were collected with tongs. |
In Situ
Lunar Sample Atlas Lunar Sample14290