Chinese probe returned to Earth with first-ever samples from the moon's far side. This could offer new insights into the moon's formation.
Moon rocks from Apollo 11 mission reshaped understanding of the moon's origin. Prevailing theory of moon's formation altered by the minerals found in these rocks.
Current widely accepted theory suggests a large impact causing material to spall off Earth, forming the moon. This theory was influenced by moon rock analysis.
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