Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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For 50 years, the Moon was a "dry, barren rock" we left behind. Now, the Artemis missions are heading back—not just to visit, but to build a permanent human base. Join host Dara Ó Briain as he unpacks the greatest mysteries of our eternal companion. From the Cold War espionage that unlocked the secrets of the Moon’s hidden far side at Jodrel Bank, to the mind-blowing discovery of billions of tons of lunar water, find out how scientists are using video game technology and moon dust tougher than concrete to prepare for humanity's next giant leap.

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