All 12 moonwalkers had "lunar hay fever" from dust smelling like gunpowder
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- #lunar-exploration
- #dust-toxicity
- Apollo astronauts experienced throat soreness and eye watering due to lunar dust.
- Lunar dust contains sharp, abrasive silicate particles that can cause health issues.
- Moon's low gravity allows dust to stay suspended and penetrate deeply into lungs.
- ESA is researching lunar dust toxicity and developing mitigation strategies.
- Lunar dust can be used to produce bricks and extract oxygen for missions.