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How many pounds of rocks were brought back from the Apollo missions?
842 pounds (382 kg) combined total from all Apollo missions.
In which Apollo mission did they bring back moon rocks?
All of the missions that actually landed brought back moon rocks . These were the missions of Apollo 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, and 17. The Apollo 17 mission was of particular importance geologically, because one of the astronauts, Harrison Schmidt, was a geologist.
How old were the lunar rocks Apollo brought back?
As old as the moon, or younger. Probably most were remnants of asteroids or pieces of moon that were blown off when an asteroid collided with it. Scientifically? 4.6 billion years old.
How many kilograms of rocks did the Apollo missions bring back?
The Apollo missions brought back a total of 382 kilograms (842 pounds) of rocks and soil samples from the Moon.
How much did all the moon rocks brought back by the Apollo astronauts weigh?
Approximately 382 kilograms (842 pounds) of moon rocks were brought back by the Apollo astronauts during the six successful moon landing missions.
How many pounds of rocks were brought back from the Apollo missions?
842 pounds (382 kg) combined total from all Apollo missions.
In which Apollo mission did they bring back moon rocks?
All of the missions that actually landed brought back moon rocks . These were the missions of Apollo 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, and 17. The Apollo 17 mission was of particular importance geologically, because one of the astronauts, Harrison Schmidt, was a geologist.
What was the age of the rocks brought back the Apollo missions?
4 - 4.6 billion years
Much of what scientists know about the moon has come from?
studying moon rocks gathered by astronauts ;D
How old were the lunar rocks Apollo brought back?
As old as the moon, or younger. Probably most were remnants of asteroids or pieces of moon that were blown off when an asteroid collided with it. Scientifically? 4.6 billion years old.
How many kilograms of rocks did the Apollo missions bring back?
The Apollo missions brought back a total of 382 kilograms (842 pounds) of rocks and soil samples from the Moon.
How much did all the moon rocks brought back by the Apollo astronauts weigh?
Approximately 382 kilograms (842 pounds) of moon rocks were brought back by the Apollo astronauts during the six successful moon landing missions.
Were moon rocks found on the Apollo 11 mission?
Yes, the Apollo 11 astronauts collected 50 basalt and breccia rocks from the lunar surface. Later missions collected more, as the first mission was short in comparison.
What were some accomplishments of the Apollo missions?
The Apollo missions achieved the first manned landing on the Moon with Apollo 11 in 1969, expanded our scientific knowledge of the Moon's geology, conducted experiments on the lunar surface, and brought back over 800 pounds of lunar rocks and soil for study. The missions also demonstrated the ability to safely transport humans to and from the Moon, paving the way for future space exploration.
What are the moon rocks brought to earth by the Apollo missions?
... they are "Lunar material": rocks, stone, sand and dust of basaltic typ. They are much older than the any rocks found on the surface of the Earth being more than 1 billion years old from active volcanoes that once raged there. There is also a lot of alien dust from comets and meteors.
How old do scientists believe the moon is?
Scientists estimate that the Moon is around 4.5 billion years old, roughly the same age as the Earth. This estimation is based on data collected from lunar rocks, meteorites, and lunar samples brought back by astronauts from various Apollo missions.
Has anyone really been to the moon?
Yes, astronauts from various nations have successfully landed on the moon during the Apollo missions conducted by NASA between 1969 and 1972. These missions brought back lunar rocks and conducted experiments on the moon's surface.
