Guardian of the Moon Rocks - Apollo Lunar Samples Podcast

Explore the fascinating world of lunar samples in this 26-minute podcast episode from AGU's Third Pod from the Sun series. Dive into the history of the Apollo missions and their groundbreaking collection of moon rocks. Learn how these precious samples, ranging from tiny dust particles to 25-pound boulders, have revolutionized our understanding of the solar system's early days. Join Ryan Zeigler, curator of the Apollo lunar samples at Johnson Space Center, as he shares insights on the collection process, storage methods, and distribution to researchers. Discover the major scientific breakthroughs made possible by these lunar treasures and how they continue to inspire new studies in planetary science. Gain a unique perspective on the exciting and sometimes daunting aspects of safeguarding these invaluable extraterrestrial specimens.