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Solar Exploration

Moon

See our planet as you've never seen it before. A perfect relaxing trip away to help regain perspective and come back refreshed. While you're there, take in some history by visiting the Luna 2 and Apollo 11 landing sites.

Avg. Distance

384,400 km

Year Length

27.3 d

Moons

Composition

Rocky (Silicate/Metal)

Surface Gravity

9.81 m/s²

Mean Temperature

15°C

Atmosphere

Nitrogen, Oxygen

NASA Gallery

Real Mission Photos

Nearside of the Moon

Color of the Moon

Moon to Mars Multidisciplinary Science

Moon to Mars Operations

Moon to Mars Infrastructure

Moon to Mars Transportation and Habitation

Cassini Look at Water on the Moon