Apollo Lunar Sample 79115,0

Description

[**Astromaterials 3D**](https://ares.jsc.nasa.gov/astromaterials3d/index.htm) is a virtual library for exploration and research of NASA’s space rock collections. **Every Rock Tells a Story:** >Walking along the rim of Van Serg Crater in the Taurus-Littrow valley on their third day on the Moon, Apollo 17 astronauts discovered a compelling fragmented boulder. Curious if it might reveal the story of how and when this crater had formed on the Moon, they broke off a hand-sized piece from the top of the boulder, a rock now known as 79115. *[Continue reading...](https://ares.jsc.nasa.gov/astromaterials3d/sample-details.htm?sample=79115-0)* **More information:** https://ares.jsc.nasa.gov/astromaterials3d/sample-details.htm?sample=79115-0 **NASA Astromaterials Collection:** Apollo Lunar Collection **Origin:** Moon **Collected:** Van Serg Crater, Valley of Taurus Littrow, Apollo 17 **Classification:** Regolith Breccia **Credit:** NASA/Astromaterials 3D