Moon exploration

Moon exploration

Postby RuiMiguelAlonso » Thu Apr 23, 2009 3:24 pm

* What are the implications of the discovery of water on the Moon?
Scientists calculate that with this water will be able to build colonies during a century, and thus take advantage of the lack of gravity and taking off from the Moon to visit other planets like Mars.

* Many cultures have stories and myths about the Moon. Can you find one that you like?
Many rites of fertility was related with this astro. The Moon symbolizes women's power in many cultures. The light of Moon was considered magical and a source of energy for people.

* The Apollo 11 mission was the first to put men on the Moon. What can you find out about the other missions that sent men to the Moon?
There were six Apollo landings (from Apollo 11 to Apollo 17, except Apollo 13), which took place between 1969 and 1972. These six Apollo spaceflights are the only times humans have landed on another celestial body. Now, there are some countries like China which are preparing to send astronauts to the Moon.
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