Exploring the Moon

Science

From the first robotic probes to astronauts walking on the surface, humanity has been reaching for the Moon for over 60 years. Discover the missions that changed history — and why we are going back.

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Q1 Question 1 of 10

Who were the first humans to walk on the Moon, and when?

Q2 Question 2 of 10

How many Apollo missions successfully landed astronauts on the Moon?

Q3 Question 3 of 10

What happened on the Apollo 13 mission?

Q4 Question 4 of 10

When did the last humans walk on the Moon?

Q5 Question 5 of 10

What did Apollo astronauts bring back from the Moon that is still scientifically valuable today?

Q6 Question 6 of 10

Which country became the first to successfully land a spacecraft near the Moon's south pole?

Q7 Question 7 of 10

What is NASA's Artemis programme?

Q8 Question 8 of 10

Why is the Moon's south pole the target for future human missions rather than sites near the equator where Apollo landed?

Q9 Question 9 of 10

How could a permanent Moon base help humanity explore Mars in the future?

Q10 Question 10 of 10

What was the first human-made object to reach the Moon?