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How many samples have been obtained from the moon?
There were 6 successful moon landings and each one returned a number of samples. In all the missions returned 841.4 pounds of moon rock and regolith. Apollo 11 - 47.51 lbs Apollo 12 - 75.73 lbs Apollo 14 - 93.21 lbs Apollo 15 - 170.44 lbs Apollo 16 - 211.00 lbs Apollo 17 - 243.65 lbs
How many pounds of rock and soil samples were returened to Earth by the Apollo programs?
The Apollo missions returned approximately 842 pounds (381 kilograms) of rock and soil samples from the Moon to Earth.
Why are the oldest rocks found on earth younger than the oldest lunar rock that Apollo brought back?
The Earth has lots of tectonic activity, by which I mean earthquakes and volcanoes, which the moon does not have. Rocks can survive longer on the moon.
What is a Apollo moon rock?
it is a rock that is cool
What was the moon rock called?
The moon rock brought back by Apollo 11 was called "Sample 10057".
What did Apollo 15 find on he moon?
Apollo 15 found evidence of volcanic activity on the moon, collected lunar samples, and conducted experiments to study the moon's geology. They also discovered the Genesis Rock, a highland anorthosite sample believed to be one of the oldest lunar rocks.
How many pounds of moon rock samples did Apollo 11 bring back?
Apollo 11 (AS-506) This was the first lunar landing mission and included the crew members Armstrong, Collins, and Aldrin. Mission Duration: approximately 8 days - 195 hr 18 min 35 sec. Moon rock sample mass returned: 47.8lbs
The oldest moon rock brought back by the Apollo astronauts is about 4.6 billion years old?
Yes, that's correct. The oldest moon rock retrieved during the Apollo missions is believed to be around 4.6 billion years old, which is approximately the age of the moon itself. Studying these rocks provides valuable information about the early history and formation of both the moon and the solar system.
Where is The Apollo 11 Cave located?
Namibia, Africa. For those that are unsure of what the Apollo 11 Cave is, it is the spot where Africa's oldest known paintings were excavated. They were found in 1969, the year the Apollo 11 crew landed on the moon for the first time, hence the name.
What Apollo mission brought back the moon rock?
The following Apollo mission each brought moon rocks back to earth, they were Apollo 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, and 17.
What happened to Apollo 17?
Rumors says that they never returned from the moon... Some scientist saw an explosion outer space near by the moon while observing the moon. If you watch the "Apollo 18" movie, then that might give you sole clues :)
What did Apollo 11 find?
The Apollo 11 crew recovered and returned 47.51 lbs (21.55 kg) of rock and soil samples..
