The Economic Times

In 1972, Apollo 17 astronaut Jack Schmitt suddenly shouted, There is orange soil!: It contained tiny glass beads from ancient lunar fire fountains

During the Apollo 17 mission, astronauts stumbled upon intriguing orange soil at Shorty Crater, revealing a treasure trove of microscopic glass beads created by ancient volcanic activity on the Moon. Contemporary studies of these samples have unveiled hidden insights about past lunar eruptions, while also illuminating the possible presence of water ice deposits on our celestial neighbor, showcasing the enduring mysteries of our lunar exploration.