RE: LeoThread 2025-04-30 16:03

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Further complicating the dust narrative is the lunar environment itself. On Earth, the dust from landing vehicles tends to plume and settle due to atmospheric resistance. However, on the moon, the absence of atmosphere means that dust particles remain suspended longer without falling back down to the surface, resulting in minimal accumulation around the craft.

The Crater Controversy

Next, skeptics often focus on the claim that a rocket engine should create a crater upon landing. They imagine a concentrated jet of thrust similar to that produced by the powerful Starship engines. However, the Apollo lunar module faced a dramatically different context.