Humans have always had the vision to one day live on other planets. This vision existed even before the first person was put into orbit. Since the early space missions of putting humans into orbit around Earth, many advances have been made in space technology. We have now sent many space probes deep into the Solar system to explore the planets and…

Presents the principle chemical features of the moon obtained by analyzing lunar samples gathered on the Apollo missions. Outlines the general physical features of the moon and presents theories on its origin. (GS)

An interview with a scientist associated with the lunar rock analysis program in which discoveries concerning the moon and their contribution to the understanding of the origins of the earth-moon system are discussed. (Author/AL)

Traces the historical events that linked geology with the planetary sciences. Reviews the origins of meteorities as a modern science and highlights the advances made in this area. Discusses lunar related theories and research. (ML)

Describes the experiment in this issue of printing transcripts of tape recordings made at the Fifth Lunar Science Conference as a method of improved reporting of the large conference. (BR)

Work reported on here includes such topics as: the origin of the solar system, a planet-crossing asteroid survey, and Mars and Venus probes. (BB)

The last two decades of collecting evidence to support the plate tectonic theory is reviewed. Discussion also involves how other terrestrial plants show evidence of once having been hot but with long-term stability and no continuing convection. (Author/SA)

Describes a lunar loan program that provides thin sections of moon rock and samples of lunar soil to colleges and universities offering courses in the geosciences. (GS)

The many scientific activities and experiments performed during the Apollo 14 Mission are presented in a descriptive, non-technical format. Content relates to experiments on the lunar surface and to those performed while traveling in space, and provides a great deal of information about the flight. Many photographs from the journey, a map of the…

A review of this year's studies of the lunar core samples is presented. Included are some current interpretations and some suggested areas for further research. (MR)

Describes the graphic construction of lunar eclipses and how lunar graphics are used. The meaning of some terms and concepts and a diagram for a total lunar eclipse are also included. (HM)

This pamphlet presents a series of photographs depicting the story of the Apollo 8 mission around the moon and includes a brief description as well as quotes from the astronauts. The photographs show scenes of the astronauts training, the Saturn V rocket, pre-flight preparation, blast off, the earth from space, the lunar surface, the earth-based…

Discusses methods used in determination of absolute isotopic ages for the returned lunar material, including the uranium-lead, rubidium-strontium, and argon 40-argon 39 ratio methods. Indicates that there would exist a basin-forming bombardment period for the Moon extending over at least 300 million years. (CC)

Discusses the determination of hydrolyzable amino acid precursors and a group of six amino acids in the returned lunar samples of the Apollo programs. Indicates that molecular evolution is arrested at the precursor stage on the Moon because of lack of water. (CC)