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Geologic setting of the apollo 14 samples.

G A Swann, N J Trask, M H Hait

Science (New York, N.Y.)

|August 20, 1971

Summary

Apollo 14 astronauts collected lunar samples from the Imbrium basin ejecta blanket. Analysis revealed that large boulders and some returned samples are coherent fragmental rocks.

Area of Science:

Lunar geology
Planetary science
Apollo missions

Background:

The Apollo 14 mission landed in the lunar highlands, within the ejecta blanket of the Imbrium basin.
This region is characterized by diverse geological features, including plains, ridges, and impact crater deposits.

Purpose of the Study:

To characterize the geological materials at the Apollo 14 landing site.
To analyze the composition and structure of lunar regolith and boulders.

Main Methods:

Sample collection from various geological settings: level plain, ridge, and crater ejecta.
Geological examination of large boulders and returned lunar samples.

Main Results:

Regolith samples were collected from three distinct locations.

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Large boulders near the landing site were identified as coherent fragmental rocks.

Some of the returned lunar samples also exhibited characteristics of coherent fragmental rocks.

Conclusions:

The Apollo 14 landing site provided diverse geological samples.
The presence of coherent fragmental rocks suggests specific impact or volcanic processes in the Imbrium basin ejecta.