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Scenario of the Moon’s origin

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Scenario of the Moon’s origin

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If this scenario of the Moon’s origin is correct, iron should be relatively scarce in the lunar surface, compared with magnesium, for example. D-CIXS will be able to judge the proportions.

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AOES Medialab, ESA 2002
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