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Astronaut Charles Duke left his family picture on the moon before departing, as part of the Apollo 16 mission.

And prior to leaving this photo, he went down in history for collecting the largest and heaviest lunar rock ever brought back to Earth: Big Muley. It was a hilariously awkward feat, and quite a dangerous one at that. It’s captured here on video:

Astronaut Charles Duke left his family picture on the moon before departing, as part of the Apollo 16 mission.

And prior to leaving this photo, he went down in history for collecting the largest and heaviest lunar rock ever brought back to Earth: Big Muley. It was a hilariously awkward feat, and quite a dangerous one at that. It’s captured here on video:

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- #charles duke
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