Exploring NASA's Lunar Sample Laboratory Facility where moon rocks are stored, studied, and prepared for research.
Apollo 11 Samples: Johnson Space Center houses Apollo 11's moon rock samples, collected on the first mission.
Precise Handling: Moon rocks are handled using special gloves and tools to avoid contamination.
Clean Rooms: Visitors must wear protective gear and progress through progressively cleaner rooms to prevent particle contamination.
Daily Interaction: The facility's special team works daily with moon rocks for research purposes.
Pristine Sample Lab: Moon rock samples from various missions are stored in cabinets, each indexed by mission and stored in nitrogen-filled cabinets.
Analyzing Process: Samples are meticulously cleaned, indexed, and prepared for scientific study, ensuring accuracy and precision.
Sample Security: A remote facility stores 15% of moon rock samples as a backup, ensuring their safety even if Johnson Space Center is compromised.