num_pages: 320
description: Describes the scientific legacy of the 1960's Apollo landings as well as the 1994 Clementine mission which led to the 1st global mapping of the moon &amp; unexpected discovery of ice in areas near the South Pole.PrefaceTo Study the MoonThe World of the Moon The Exploration of the MoonA Fall of Moondust: The Regolith The Fire Inside: Volcanism &amp; Tectonism in the MariaThe Terrae: Formation &amp; Evolution of the Crust Whence the Moon? A Return to the MoonWhy? Four Reasons to Return to the Moon How? Steps in the Exploration &amp; Use of the Moon When? What's Holding Us Back?A1 Basic Data about the Moon A2 Robotic Missions to the MoonA3 Human Missions to the Moon A4 Conversion of Units: Metric to EnglishA5 Moon Places: Museums Visitor's Centers &amp; Worthwhile Places to VisitGlossary: People Places &amp; TermsA Lunatic's Library: An Annotated Bibliography of Important Books Articles &amp; Videos about the MoonIndex
language: English
title: The Once and Future Moon
publisher: Smithsonian