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261*-NASA – Evolution of the Moon

July 1
An artist’s illustration shows NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, in orbit over the moon as Earth rises in the background. The LRO will serve as a technological link to help open up access to the moon via intra-satellite navigation under the agency’s CAPSTONE mission. NASA illustration

From year to year, the moon never seems to change. Craters and other formations appear to be permanent now, but the moon didn’t always look like this. Thanks to NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, we now have a better look at some of the moon’s history. Learn more in this video!

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  • Date: July 1