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Old February 13th 14, 01:30 PM posted to sci.space.history
Jeff Findley[_4_]
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Default Rabbit, run!

In article ,
says...

Fevric J. Glandules wrote:
Nice to see something moving on the lunar surface again.
Looking forward to the selfies.


Alas, now it seems the reported death of the rabbit is no longer
greatly exaggerated:

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/02..._conked_ out/

rick jones


The moon is a harsh environment due to its long day/night cycles. This
leads to huge temperature extremes. It's especially cold during the
lunar night. This deep thermal cycling isn't good for electronics.

Jeff
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