It's no surprise that Earth is a mother: it's got another smaller body orbiting around it that's made up of parts of Earth and another body that Earth came into contact with long ago. The Apollo missions taught us much about our solar system, but nothing so great as the true connection between Earth and the 4.5 billion-year-old lunar surface. Grab a sip of Tang, Buzz—launch time is here. Presented by Bob Hazen Learn more about the Moon at wondrium.com/youtube 0:00 Why Is the Apollo Program So Important? 1:53 What Sand Grain Moon Samples Reveal 4:06 The Moon Rocks Look Eerily Familiar 7:07 The Single Biggest Scientific Legacy of Apollo 8:12 Was There Much Water on the Moon? 11:39 Key Information from the Far Side of the Moon 13:30 How Studying the Moon Facilitates Self-Understanding 19:19 Political Significance of Apollo Program 21:54 Apollo Missions: An Integrated Scientific Approach ------------------------------------------- The Great Courses is the global leader in lifelong learning and our video-on-demand service The Great Courses Plus gives you unlimited, uninterrupted access to a world of learning anytime and anywhere you want it. With courses on thousands of topics, you are sure to find something that will ignite your curiosity and invigorate your passion for learning. Enjoy a curated sampling of our full catalog of content by subscribing to our YouTube channel. We add new history, science, and math videos every week. ------------------------------------------- Read articles from the smartest experts in their fields: www.Thegreatcoursesdaily.com Find us on all our social channels: -Facebook: www.facebook.com/wondrium -Twitter: twitter.com/wondrium -Instagram: www.instagram.com/wondrium ------------------------------------------- #Apollo11 #TheMoon #ParentingWin

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