Detailed look at scientific exploration of the Moon, focusing on surface and orbital experiments and results: landers, astronauts, and rover activities, photogeology, surface processes, what has been learned from Apollo exploration and samples, geophysical experiments, petrology and origin of lunar rock suites, impact craters and basins, lunar meteorites, results from recent missions, and plans for future missions. Origin and geologic history of the Moon, potential resources, and the role of the Moon for understanding planetary and solar system processes and history.
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