50 years later, Apollo 17’s moon samples are still revealing secrets about lunar volcanoes The beads are over 3.3 billion years old, and date from the formation of the "Man in the Moon." Astrobitica June 17, 2025 (Last updated: June 17, 2025) 1 minute read The beads are over 3.3 billion years old, and date from the formation of the “Man in the Moon.” About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: China conducts pad abort test for crew spacecraft, advancing moon landing plansNext: The Exploration Company outlines plans for human spaceflight