surface
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In total, 24 American astronauts have travelled to the Moon and 12 have walked on its surface - all as part of the US Apollo space programme.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The discovery centers on SLAMF6, a molecule found on the surface of immune cells that can prevent T cells from mounting a strong attack against tumors.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
On an even more ambitious note, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration is pushing to develop nuclear energy on the surface of the moon.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
The mission was originally planned as the first crewed lunar landing since Apollo 17 in 1972, with two astronauts due to set down near the Moon's south pole and spend a week on the surface.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
She grabbed Chase’s free arm, wrapped it around her neck, and kicked toward the surface.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
Vocabulary lists containing surface
Space Science (Astronomy) - Introductory
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"Here, There, and Beyond"
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Earth Science - Middle School
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