7 nations are sending 'one heck of a Christmas present' to the moon on Dec. 24. Here's what's inside.

NASA and scientists from around the world are sending new science instruments, as well as a few stocking stuffers, to the moon on Dec. 24 in the debut launch of a new rocket.

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