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  • Lunar Composition: What's *Not* in the Moon?
    The moon is not made of:

    * Water: While there is evidence of water ice in permanently shadowed craters at the lunar poles, the moon's surface is primarily dry.

    * Air: The moon has a very thin atmosphere, called an exosphere, which is not substantial enough to be considered an atmosphere in the traditional sense.

    * Life: There is no known life on the moon.

    * Metals (in significant amounts): While the moon's core likely contains some metals, the surface is primarily composed of rock.

    * Diamonds: While some theories suggest the moon's core may contain a small amount of carbon, there is no evidence of diamond formation.

    The moon is primarily composed of:

    * Rock: Mainly anorthosite, a light-colored, feldspar-rich rock.

    * Dust and debris: A layer of regolith, composed of pulverized rock and dust, covers the surface.

    * Helium-3: A potential fuel source for future fusion power plants.

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