In the Apollo 11 mission the astronauts spent 21 hours and 36 minutes on the surface of the moon and had a moonwalk lasting 2 hours and 31 minutes.
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The longest moon surface stay was about 22 hours during the Apollo 17 mission, while the shortest stay was about 2 hours during the Apollo 11 mission.
In the Apollo 11 mission the astronauts spent 21 hours and 36 minutes on the surface of the moon and had a moonwalk lasting 2 hours and 31 minutes.
Astronauts on the Moon's surface stay grounded due to the Moon's weaker gravity, which is about 1/6th that of Earth. They also wear space suits with weighted boots to help them stay stable and balanced. Additionally, they can use tools like tethers and handrails attached to the lunar lander for further support.
Footprints are on the moon because astronauts from the Apollo missions walked on its surface. The moon's lack of atmosphere and wind means that footprints can last for a long time without being erased.
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No astronauts have stayed on the moon for a period longer than a few days. Apollo missions typically lasted around 2 to 3 days on the lunar surface. There are currently no plans for astronauts to stay on the moon for extended periods of time in the near future.