Google Earth has now added the Moon to its list of places you can explore to begin celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing. By adding the Moon to Google Earth, you will be able to explore lunar images as well as lunar related content models, much like what is currently in Google Earth.

Anousheh Ansari, the first female private space explorer and a trustee of the XPRIZE Foundation, has this to say about the software:

“Moon in Google Earth enables you to explore lunar imagery as well as informational content about the Apollo landing sites, panoramic images shot by the Apollo astronauts, narrated tours and much more,” she explains. “I believe that this educational tool is a critical step into the future, a way to both develop the dreams of young people globally, and inspire new audacious goals.”

The Moon isn’t the only extra-terrestrial layer to be added to Google Earth. You can also explore the Sky, Mars, and the Ocean, which all became available back in February when Google Earth 5.0 was released. Check out the promotional video after the break.

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