This is a substitute fender extension made by astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt after the original fender on the lunar roving vehicle broke during the Apollo 17 mission in December 1972. The fender was made by taping four lunar maps together as a replacement for the broken fender to prevent large quantities of lunar soil from covering the astronauts and the vehicle while in use.
Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA - Johnson Space Center in 1975.
Display Status
This object is on display in Destination Moon at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
EQUIPMENT-Landing
Manufacturer
Eugene A. Cernan
Dimensions
3-D: 50.5 × 24 × 13.5cm (19 7/8 × 9 7/16 × 5 5/16 in.)
Materials
Plastic
Photographic Ink
Fabric Adhesive Tape
Inventory Number
A19760010000
Credit Line
Transferred from the NASA - Johnson Space Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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