Astronauts from the Apollo program became the first humans to stand on the surface of the Moon. They walked on dusty lunar ground, collected rock and soil samples, and performed scientific experiments. The Moon has no air, low gravity, and extreme temperatures, making the mission very challenging. These missions helped scientists understand the Moon’s origin and Earth’s early history. A historic moment that proved humans can explore worlds beyond Earth. #space #spacex #nasa #fblifestyle | Nightt

1.3K views · 146 reactions | Want to follow in the footsteps of #Apollo14 astronauts' hike to Cone Crater? You can with this simulation from NASA Moon using data from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. Then see Cone Crater research on the STI Repository: https://go.nasa.gov/3tGhEMc #STIdocs #MoonCrushMonday  | NASA Scientific and Technical Information (STI) Program | Facebook