La cara oscura de la Luna

The video discusses the moon's rotation, revealing why the same side always faces Earth. It highlights the first images of the moon's dark side taken by Luna 3 in 1959 and the historic Apollo 8 mission in 1968, which was the first manned flight to circumnavigate the moon. The video details the challenges faced by the Apollo 8 crew, including a communication blackout while on the moon's far side. Upon regaining contact, the astronauts shared their impressions of the moon's barren landscape. The video concludes with the crew's Christmas message to Earth, reflecting on their journey and the view of Earth from space.

What is the reason we always see the same side of the moon from Earth?

• The moon's orbit is elliptical.

• The moon does not rotate on its axis.

• The moon's rotation period matches its orbit around Earth.

• The moon rotates faster than it orbits Earth.

Which mission first captured images of the moon's dark side?

• Apollo 8

• Luna 3

• Sputnik 1

• Apollo 11

During which year did the Apollo 8 mission take place?

• 1965

• 1968

• 1972

• 1959

What was the main concern when Apollo 8 traveled to the moon's dark side?

• The spacecraft might run out of fuel.

• The crew might encounter aliens.

• The crew might lose contact with Earth.

• The spacecraft might not return to Earth.

How did the Apollo 8 crew describe the moon's surface?

• Green and lush

• Red and rocky

• Gray and colorless

• Colorful and vibrant