Moon Landing and Exploration Facts

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What year did humans first land on the moon?

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1969

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Who were the American astronauts that first landed on the moon?

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Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin

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Did Buzz Aldrin save the Apollo 11 astronauts' ride home with a ballpoint pen?

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True

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What is the center of the moon called?

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Core

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What shape is the moon?

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Sphere

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What was the name of the first mission to land humans on the moon?

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Apollo 11

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What is the primary reason for exploring the moon?

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To understand its geology and potential for future human habitation.

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What is the name of the first human to walk on the moon?

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Neil Armstrong

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What did the Apollo 11 astronauts collect from the moon?

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Moon rocks and soil samples.

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What is the term for the gravitational pull the moon has on Earth?

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Tidal force