# What caused the craters on the Moon?

An episode of [Ask the Naked Scientists](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/287114592), 10 Apr 2026, 23 min.

Audio: https://flex.acast.com/downloads.nakeddiscovery.com/downloads/active/Ask_26.04.10.mp3

How does the heat shield protect the Artemis II astronauts on their return to Earth? What caused the craters on the Moon? Can the materials in cooking pots cause poisoning? What is seasickness? Can space missions take place during periods of high solar activity? And what propels spacecraft? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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