Wide Angle: Back To The Moon!

NASA is sending a probe to the moon to scout for spots to park a lunar base

New Moon Full of Possibilities

Setting up a base on the moon may sound extravagant now, but it soon may be the most practical thing for humanity to do. Credit: NASA

The moon is Earth's nearest celestial companion. But at 239,000 miles away from home, it might as well be at the edge of the solar system.

Still, NASA intends to rocket teams of astronauts to the dusty spheroid and settle back in on the moon -- this time for good.

In this Discovery Space Wide Angle, we'll give you the latest on NASA's efforts to scope out spots for a lunar base, reveal the biggest moon mysteries, show off some of the most famous lunar destinations and more!

News: Moon Mapper Preps for Mission
The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter is slated to map the moon's surface, but Discovery News explains why the task may be the least of its worries.
Top 10: Moon Mysteries
From the makeup of the moon's elusive core to its shadowed craters that may harbor frozen life, HowStuffWorks.com runs you through 10 big lunar mysteries.
Video: Breaking Down the LRO
Discovery Space deconstructs NASA's latest moon-mapping gizmo before it launches on its mission.
Slide Show: NASA's Next 50 Years
Take a gander at NASA's next-generation spacesuits, rockets and other spacey technology in this series of photos.
HowStuffWorks: The Moon Quiz
Think you have the lunar know-how to ace this moon quiz? Try your luck at HowStuffWorks.com!

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