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    5 hours ago

    The tested on the moon part are basalt fibers, which were used to construct the flag on the Chang’e 6 lander. It can withstand extreme temperatures and radiation, so it won’t turn white for a long time. There’s no practical reason for the fancy flag, but the challenge of making it was the point.