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What was the last manned landing on the moon and how long were the on for?

Apollo 17, the last manned moon landing, was in December of 1972 and they were on the surface for 72 hours (22 hours of which were spent outside the LM on EVA)


Is there oxygen on the moon?

There is oxygen on the moon, but not as a gas. It is bound up chemically in minerals. Free oxygen, the gas, is not held to the moon as an atmosphere because the moon has not enough gravity to hold a noticeable atmosphere.


Do they have oxygen on the Moon?

No oxygen is not naturally present on the Moon. The Moon does not have an atmosphere to trap and circulate oxygen like Earth does. However there are some sources of oxygen on the Moon that are created by human activity. These sources include: Oxygen stored in tanks for use in scientific experiments Oxygen created by solar energy to split water molecules in lunar soil Oxygen created by chemical reactions from oxidizing materials on the lunar surface Oxygen generated by lunar landers rovers and other robotic probesHumans have been able to bring oxygen to the Moon but there is still no natural supply of oxygen on its surface.


Why is it that the features on the Moon's surface are older than those observed on Earth?

Because the moon has no atmosphere and no liquid water on its surface, it has no weather and no life. Weather, and living things, both tend to change existing surface features. So, features don't last as long on the Earth as they do on the moon.


Is it possible to create fire on the Moon?

No, it is not possible to create fire on the Moon because there is no oxygen in the Moon's atmosphere, which is required for combustion. Additionally, the Moon's surface is made up of materials that do not easily catch fire.

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A footsteps on the surface of the moon lasts?

The footsteps last permanently on the surface of the moon until an object comes in contact with them. In case you were curious, the reason why the footsteps will last so long is because the moon does not have an atmosphere interacting with the surface.


Does iron rust on the surface of the moon?

Moon hasn't oxygen and water.


What was the last manned landing on the moon and how long were the on for?

Apollo 17, the last manned moon landing, was in December of 1972 and they were on the surface for 72 hours (22 hours of which were spent outside the LM on EVA)


Is there oxygen on both the moon and earth surfaces?

There may be oxygen on the moon's surface locked up in chemical compounds of the rocks and dust, but no free oxygen, no. The moon has virtually no atmosphere to speak of.


Why do craters. Last for millions of years on the surface of the moon?

Craters last for millions of years on the surface of the moon because the moon does not have an atmosphere. Saying this the moon does not have anything able to fill in the craters such as soil or rain.


How the moon reflects sun lights .Is with the help oxygen crystals present on surface of moon?

There are no oxygen crystals on the moon. The moon's surface is made of a rock called basalt, a rock that can be found on Earth as well. The moon reflects sunlight just like any other object does.


Is there oxygen on the moon?

There is oxygen on the moon, but not as a gas. It is bound up chemically in minerals. Free oxygen, the gas, is not held to the moon as an atmosphere because the moon has not enough gravity to hold a noticeable atmosphere.


Do they have oxygen on the Moon?

No oxygen is not naturally present on the Moon. The Moon does not have an atmosphere to trap and circulate oxygen like Earth does. However there are some sources of oxygen on the Moon that are created by human activity. These sources include: Oxygen stored in tanks for use in scientific experiments Oxygen created by solar energy to split water molecules in lunar soil Oxygen created by chemical reactions from oxidizing materials on the lunar surface Oxygen generated by lunar landers rovers and other robotic probesHumans have been able to bring oxygen to the Moon but there is still no natural supply of oxygen on its surface.


Why is it that the features on the Moon's surface are older than those observed on Earth?

Because the moon has no atmosphere and no liquid water on its surface, it has no weather and no life. Weather, and living things, both tend to change existing surface features. So, features don't last as long on the Earth as they do on the moon.


Why no life exists on the surface of the moon?

For the existence of life oxygen and water are essential and both are absent on moon.


What was Eugene Cernan the last man to do?

He was the last man to walk on the surface of the moon.


Why do craters last for millions of years on the surface of the moon?

Craters last for millions of years on the surface of the moon because the moon does not have an atmosphere. Saying this the moon does not have anything able to fill in the craters such as soil or rain.