Apollo Lunar Samples at 40 - New Data and Discoveries

Explore a press conference from the AGU Fall Meeting 2012 that delves into the ongoing scientific value of Apollo lunar samples 40 years after their collection. Learn how technological advancements have enabled researchers to uncover new insights from these decades-old specimens. Discover how the digitization of previously thought-to-be-lost data from two Apollo missions has opened up new avenues for study. Gain perspective from one of the last astronauts to walk on the Moon as he discusses the enduring relevance of Apollo data. Understand how the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) mission continues to provide context for Apollo samples and expand our knowledge of lunar evolution. Hear from experts including Harrison H. Schmitt, Bradley L. Jolliff, and Marie McBride as they present their findings and discuss the ongoing importance of lunar research.