Apollo Lunar Samples

Apollo Lunar Samples refer to the rocks, soil, and other materials collected by astronauts during the Apollo missions to the Moon between 1969 and 1972. A total of 382 kilograms (842 pounds) of lunar samples were returned to Earth for scientific study. These samples have provided invaluable insights into the Moon's geology, age, and formation, helping scientists understand its history and the broader evolution of the solar system. They remain some of the most studied materials in scientific research, offering clues about the Moon’s surface processes and the early conditions of our planetary neighborhood.