lunar

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It also allows researchers to refine methods used to determine the ages of different lunar surfaces by studying how quickly craters and their features change over time.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

During their historic lunar flyby, astronauts on NASA's Artemis II mission witnessed meteorites striking the rugged surface of the Moon, a sight that has piqued scientists' curiosity.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

"First photo from the far side of the Moon. Captured from Orion as Earth dips beyond the lunar horizon."

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The first image shows an 'Earthrise' as the astronauts glimpsed our home planet peaking out beyond a cratered lunar landscape.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

There were many other emergencies in which the lunar module might find itself, and the command-module pilot’s job as rescuer was a very complex one.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins