Ep 11. Explorers on the Moon (1)
- July 4, 1993
- 23 min
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7.7 (310)
Tintin and his friends embark on an exciting new adventure as they set out to explore the moon. The team, consisting of Tintin, Captain Haddock, Professor Calculus, Thomson and Thompson, and Snowy, will take part in a lunar expedition sponsored by the wealthy businessman, J.W. Muller.
The episode begins with the team undergoing rigorous training to prepare for their mission. They practice walking in low-gravity conditions and run simulations for various emergency scenarios. Despite all the preparations, tensions are high due to the immense pressure that comes with the undertaking of such an unprecedented expedition.
As the day of the launch approaches, J.W. Muller addresses the team and presents them with a statue of Tintin's old friend, Chang, as a token of luck. The team then sets off in their rocket, the XFLR6, towards the moon. Upon landing, they begin their scientific research and exploration. The team discovers that the Apollo astronauts had already landed on the moon but were ordered to remain silent by the US government.
As they move forward with their research, they encounter difficulties that threaten their mission, including a small leak in their rocket, a fire, and exposure to a dangerous gas. However, they persevere through these challenges and continue their exploration, uncovering new scientific discoveries.
Their exploration is not without danger, as they are attacked by a group of unknown assailants. Tintin and his team must protect themselves while continuing to uncover the moon's secrets.
The episode ends with the team continuing their exploration, eager to uncover more of the moon's mysteries and return home safely to share their findings.
Overall, this episode is filled with exciting scientific discoveries, intense moments of danger, and high stakes adventure as Tintin and his team embark on an unprecedented mission to explore the moon. Fans of the series will be thrilled by this action-packed episode, which remains true to the spirit of the classic Tintin comic books.
