The bootprints left by Apollo astronauts on the Moon in 1969 remain virtually untouched to this day.
Because the Moon has no atmosphere, wind, or liquid water to cause weather erosion, footprints stay preserved until very slow micrometeorite impacts gradually wear them down over millions of years.
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Quick Guess: Why have the Apollo astronauts' footprints on the Moon not faded away?
Verified Answer: The Moon has no wind or atmospheric erosion
Quiz Question: Why have the Apollo astronauts' footprints on the Moon not faded away?
Correct Answer: The Moon has no wind or atmospheric erosion
With no wind or weather on the Moon, surface tracks persist for millions of years.
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