In 1971, Apollo 15 astronauts David Scott and James Irwin noticed something unusual on the Moon: tiny green flecks scattered across the otherwise grey surface. They collected samples and brought them back to Earth, unaware that the material would decades later challenge a long-held belief about the Moon.

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…

In 1971, Apollo 15 astronauts David Scott and James Irwin noticed something unusual on the Moon: tiny green flecks scattered across the otherwise grey surface. They collected…