Moon Drill Chuck Auction

Moon Drill Chuck Auction

During an experiment on the moon, Apollo 15 astronaut Dave Scott's drill became stuck. After reaching a depth of 5.3 feet, lunar soil particles jammed the drill. In 2016, the auction of the drill chuck fetched nearly $50,000.

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