Understanding the GRAIL Mission
NASA’s GRAIL mission has provided remarkable insights into the Moon’s surface. It explains the stark differences between the Moon’s nearside and farside. The nearside is smooth and volcanic, while the farside is rugged and cratered. This contrast puzzled scientists for years.
The GRAIL mission utilized two satellites, Ebb and Flow, to gather precise gravity data. This data helped researchers decode the Moon’s geological history and understand why these contrasting surfaces exist. With their findings, scientists hope to deepen our knowledge of the Moon’s formation and its evolution over time.
