Cernan and Schmitt taped the extension back in place .
Due to the dusty surfaces , the tape did not adhere and the extension was lost after about one hour of driving , causing the astronauts to be covered with dust .
Cernan and Schmitt taped the extension back in place , but due to the dusty surfaces , the tape did not adhere and the extension was lost after about one hour of driving , causing the astronauts to be covered with dust .