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Fact #021 Geology

Lunar dust is vicious. With no wind or water to round it off, every grain is still a tiny shard of broken glass and rock.

Micrometeorite impacts melt and shatter the surface constantly, producing sharp, statically charged particles. Apollo dust chewed through three layers of Kevlar-like fabric on Gene Cernan's boots in three days, clogged seals, and scratched visors. It's one of the main design headaches for any long lunar stay.

Source: Apollo dust studies, NASA (opens in a new tab) · checked Aug 2026

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