Beginning with the space race between the USSR and the USA, humans all over the world have been captivated by the Moon. As Armstrong took his first steps on the surface, people watched in awe as they wondered about the possibilities that would come afterward. And once the Apollo mission returned to Earth, scientists quickly researched all they could about Earth’s neighboring celestial object. The world waited in anticipation for the findings of their research. Those findings have largely shaped what we know about the Moon today; however, now it seems as if the research and interest have come to a standstill. Do people still get excited about the Moon? While you may think that we’ve simply moved past this phase in history, lunar exploration is only just beginning. Today, private companies and space agencies all over the world are returning their focus to the Moon. So what does the future have in store? Will you and your family be taking vacations to the Moon in the future? Will people be living there someday? As the scientific community begins to research more about the future of the Moon, it’s the perfect time to spark your interest in the Moon again. As you read, you’ll learn about the space race between the USA and the USSR, what it was like for Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to walk on the Moon, and whether or not a holiday to the Moon is in your near future.