How a 4.5 Billion-Year-Old Collision Created the Moon: Apollo's Findings and Artemis's Quest for More

By : Govind Tekale By : Govind Tekale

A massive collision 4.5 billion years ago flung molten debris into space, eventually forming the Moon.

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Apollo missions revealed that lunar rocks contain few volatile elements, hinting at a fiery origin.

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Lunar rocks share striking similarities with Earth’s mantle, supporting a common catastrophic birth

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The Moon’s near and far sides are vastly different, adding to the mystery of its violent creation.

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Artemis missions aim to solve lunar puzzles that have baffled scientists since Apollo's last landing in 1972.

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New lunar samples from Artemis could redefine what we know about the Moon’s formation.

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How could a single impact create a body as unique as the Moon? Artemis seeks answers.

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Decades of studying Apollo samples leave scientists eager for fresh lunar evidence from Artemis.

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The Moon’s history is far from settled—upcoming missions might finally crack the 4.5 billion-year mystery.

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