A Launchpad to the Past and Future
Our Moon is the only world beyond Earth where humans have set foot. The Moon presents a tantalizing array of exploration, science, and technology demonstration opportunities.
Formed from the cataclysmic collision of a Mars-sized planet with the early Earth, our Moon bears many scars from the foundation of the solar system, making it a powerful witness to understanding the solar system鈥檚 past and estimating the age of other worlds. APL houses the world鈥檚 largest community of lunar experts in a single location, and with heightened interest in returning to the Moon, our researchers are at the forefront in providing cutting-edge science and concerted technological efforts to help us return, explore, and understand our closest celestial neighbor.
