Would you like to live on the Moon? A new NASA spacecraft is heading to the dark side of the Moon. It could pave the way for new exploration – and future human trips deep into space.
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The mission uncovering secrets of the Moon
Would you like to live on the Moon? A new NASA spacecraft is heading to the dark side of the Moon. It could pave the way for new exploration - and future human trips deep into space.
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What's happening?
There is one part of the Moon we cannot see. It is known as the dark side of the Moon.
A new mission will find out more about it.
The dark side of the Moon is a mysteryA puzzle. Something that cannot be explained.. We cannot see it. We know little about it.
Find out more
A NASAThe National Aeronautics and Space Administration, responsible for the US space programme. mission will land there. It will measure what happens. We will find out if there are earthquakesWhen the ground suddenly shakes. Earthquakes can cause buildings to fall over and put people in danger. or volcanoesThe term originates from Vulcan, the Roman god of fire. .
In 2019, China sent a robot to the far side of the Moon. The NASA trip hopes to discover even more.
The new mission is part of the Artemis program. If it is successful, it will allow astronauts to return to the Moon by 2024.
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Would you like to live on the Moon?
Yes! Just think how exciting it would be. You would be part of history by moving to the Moon. And you could learn all about space!
No. The Moon is a cold, grey desert. You would get bored quickly with nothing to do and the same scenery for thousands of miles. Your photos would all be the same! Life on Earth is better.
Keywords
Mystery - A puzzle. Something that cannot be explained.
Nasa - The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, responsible for the US space programme.
Earthquakes - When the ground suddenly shakes. Earthquakes can cause buildings to fall over and put people in danger.
Volcanoes - The term originates from Vulcan, the Roman god of fire.
The mission uncovering secrets of the Moon
Glossary
Mystery - A puzzle. Something that cannot be explained.
Nasa - The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, responsible for the US space programme.
Earthquakes - When the ground suddenly shakes. Earthquakes can cause buildings to fall over and put people in danger.
Volcanoes - The term originates from Vulcan, the Roman god of fire.