Lunar and Planetary Institute






Lunar Sample 15020

MissionApollo 15
Lithologysoil
LocationContingency sample was collected 12 m west of the LM +Z footpad; the sample was taken on a small flat between two subdued 1 m craters.
DescriptionThis is the contingency sample collected 12 m west of the LM +Z footpad. The surface material here is soft and fine grained. The sample was taken on a small flat between two subdued 1 m craters. The sample sieved includes a 1.1g glass coated microbreccia, but excludes a 77 gm coherent breccia.


In Situ

AS15-85-11388
AS15-85-11388


Other Information

Lunar Sample 15020 Compendium


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