6 Minute English Learning lessons from the Moon
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Dec 21, 2023 Scientists explore the fascination with the moon and its potential role in understanding Earth's beginnings. They discuss the significance of preserving the moon's history and its impact on Earth. The discovery of water on the moon and its relation to Earth's water is also discussed.
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Renewed Moon Race
- In July 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first person to land on the moon as part of the Apollo 11 mission.
- Decades later, a renewed interest in lunar exploration emerged, with India's Chandrayaan 3 successfully landing in August 2023.
The Third Astronaut
- Neil asks Georgie who the third Apollo astronaut was, who remained in orbit while Armstrong and Aldrin landed.
- The answer is Michael Collins, who later said that viewing Earth from space transformed his perspective.
Lunar Exploration and Earth's Origins
- Current lunar missions provide insights into Earth's origins, potentially through a collision with another planet.
- The moon's static surface acts as a preserved record of early solar system events.