Lunar exploration is the study and exploration of the Moon, including both manned and unmanned missions to gather information about the Moon's surface, geology, atmosphere, and potential for future human settlement. This research area involves spacecraft and probes being sent to the Moon to collect data and samples, as well as the planning and execution of manned missions to conduct experiments and explore the lunar terrain. Lunar exploration has been a focus of many space agencies around the world, with the ultimate goal of expanding our knowledge of the Moon and its potential as a platform for further space exploration.