In 1972, Apollo 17 astronaut Jack Schmitt suddenly shouted, “There is orange soil!”: It contained tiny glass beads from ancient lunar fire fountains

In December 1972, Apollo 17 astronaut Jack Schmitt discovered orange soil on the Moon, revealing volcanic glass beads that suggest the Moon was once volcanically active. This groundbreaking find has implications for lunar geology and the presence of water on the Moon.

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