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During the Apollo 17 mission in 1972 - the last time people walked on the moon - U.S. astronauts Harrison Schmitt and Eugene Cernan collected about 243 pounds (110.4 kg) of soil and rock samples that were returned to Earth for further study. A half century later, crystals of the mineral zircon inside a coarse-grained igneous rock fragment collected by Schmitt are giving scientists a deeper understanding about the moon's formation and the precise age of Earth's celestial partner. The moon is about 40 million years older than previously thought - forming more than 4.46 billion years ...

Fresh analysis on vintage lunar samples gives us a more precise age and history for the moon.

Put 4.46 billion candles on the moon’s birthday cake, because scientists just revealed that it's much older than previous estimates.

India News: Vikram Sarabhai was succeeded by brilliant and capable leaders, but it was his vision that continued to shape India’s space programme long after his d

The naming of two lunar landing sites, Shiv Shakti Point and Jawahar Point, has sparked a debate about the role of religion in Indian politics and society. This article explores the differences between the two names and their implications for India's