"ESA's Mission to Bring Moon Samples to Earth"

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Source: Hindustan Times
"ESA's Mission to Bring Moon Samples to Earth"
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The European Space Agency is collaborating with a mine in Greenland to recreate the Moon's surface on Earth using anorthosite, a rock with similar properties to lunar material. The agency plans to build two testbeds at its European Astronaut Centre to mimic lunar regions and simulate lunar highlands, aiming to train astronauts and develop new technologies for potential Moon missions. The initiative has garnered significant attention on social media, with many expressing amazement at the agency's innovative approach.

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