Lunar Science in the Wake of Human Exploration - Four Decades of Samples and Surface Data

Explore cutting-edge lunar science research in this 2-hour 14-minute conference session from the 2012 AGU Fall Meeting. Delve into topics ranging from Apollo field geology and heat flow experiments to recent lunar radiometer observations and regolith accumulation rates. Learn about the compositional analysis of lunar highlands, volatile reservoirs in lunar apatite, and felsic volcanism on the Moon. Discover insights into the early solar system's violent history through lunar sample geochronology. Gain a deeper understanding of the Moon's evolution and the lasting scientific impact of the Apollo missions on solar system science and future human exploration endeavors.