Researchers Warn Moon's Patches Could Turn into Spacecraft Cemeteries

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Researchers Warn Moon's Patches Could Turn into Spacecraft Cemeteries
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Researchers warn that the increasing number of lunar satellites will lead to the moon becoming a graveyard for defunct spacecraft, potentially damaging scientific sites and instruments. To manage this, experts suggest establishing designated impact zones for controlled crash-landing of old satellites, which could also provide seismic data about the moon's structure.

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