To explore the solar system, we first have to learn how to operate on the Moon. Astronauts will need to identify interesting surface features, and they'll need to use special tools. See how they're learning to be Moon field geologists in this episode of "NASA Explorers." | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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Watch as the International Space Station takes shape in this time-lapsed NASA animation of its decade-long assembly, which began in 1998. Also, see a time-lapsed flyaround of the orbital outpost captured by the Space Shuttle STS-119 mission. Everything you need to know 👉 https://trib.al/HxeID4g Credit: Space.com | animation & footage courtesy: NASA | edited by Steve Spaleta Music: All Parts Equal by Airae / courtesy of http://www.epidemicsound.com | Space.com