SMRTR Science & EngineeringOct 21, 2024Interesting Engineering

‘Time capsule’: 52-yr-old Apollo 16 samples uncover Moon’s impact history

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New research on Apollo 16 Moon samples reveals insights into lunar surface history. Analysis of regolith breccias using mass spectrometry shows varying exposure ages, suggesting diverse impact events over billions of years. Two samples indicate more recent formation, possibly from the South Ray crater impact.

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