Moon Rock Collection

Apollo 17 sample of lunar basalt. The dark areas visible on the Moon (the lunar maria) are plains of flood basaltic lava flows

Samples of Moon Rock brought back to earth by the American Apollo 11 Astronauts last July is on public view in the Geological Museum from Saturday 27th December until Saturday, 3rd January 1970

Samples of Moon Rock brought back to earth by the American Apollo 11 Astronauts last July is on public view in the Geological Museum from Saturday 27th December until Saturday, 3rd January 1970

Moon rock. Creator: NASA
Moon rock

Sample of Moon Rock brought back by Apollo 14, 1971
A sample of basalt brought back by Apollo 14 on 5th February 1971. Sample no. 14306

Moon rock fragment from the last Apollo space mission, Apollo 17, encased in perspex on a wooden plaque. The thumbnail-size rock is around 3.7 billion years old

Soviet experiments on lunar soil, 1970
Soviet experiments on lunar soil. The first Soviet mission to return a sample of lunar soil to the Earth was Luna 16, which landed back on Earth on 24 September 1970

Soviet lunar rock sample, 1970
Soviet lunar rock sample. The first Soviet mission to return a sample of lunar rock to the Earth was the robotic probe Luna 16, which landed back on Earth on 24 September 1970

Big Mulie, lunar rock collected by Apollo 16 crew
This lunar rock, known as Big Mulie, was collected by the Apollo 16 crew during EVA-1. The rock is being studied by Brown-Root-Northrup technicians at the Lunar Receiving Laboratory

Lunar meteorite on a display stand. This 6-centimetre-long fragment of rock was originally part of a meteor that burnt up in the Earths atmosphere, with the surviving fragments known as meteorites

Moon rock sample. The Apollo moon landings from 1969 to 1972 returned 2, 415 samples and over 380 kilograms of moon rock. Most of this is kept in Houston in the USA

Moon rock, SEM
Moon rock. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a sample of rock from the Moon

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"Unveiling the Secrets of the Moon: A Glimpse into Lunar Basalt with Apollo 17's Moon Rock" This captivating SEM image showcases a remarkable piece of lunar history – a moon rock sample collected during the Apollo 17 mission. Created by NASA, this fragment is composed of lunar basalt, offering valuable insights into our celestial neighbor. Another fascinating specimen, brought back to Earth by the American Apollo 14 astronauts in 1971, adds to our understanding of the moon's composition. These precious samples provide scientists with an opportunity to study its geological features up close. The significance of these moon rocks cannot be overstated. They were among several fragments retrieved by the American Apollo 11 astronauts during their historic mission last July. Each fragment holds clues about our cosmic origins and helps unravel mysteries surrounding lunar formation. Not only have these fragments piqued scientific curiosity, but they also serve as symbols of human achievement and exploration beyond Earth's boundaries. Their return marked a monumental milestone in space exploration history, and is worth noting that Soviet experiments on lunar soil conducted in 1970 further contributed to our knowledge about these extraterrestrial materials. The collaborative efforts between nations have propelled us forward in uncovering the secrets held within moon rocks. As we continue to explore outer space and push technological boundaries, it is essential to appreciate these tangible remnants from another world. During his visit at the Space Symposium in April 2019, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine had an opportunity to witness firsthand how these extraordinary specimens captivate imaginations and inspire future generations. Moon rock fragments like these are not just mere stones; they represent humanity's insatiable thirst for discovery and remind us that there is still so much left unexplored beyond our planet's atmosphere.