"Shrinking Moon Poses Risks for NASA's Artemis Astronauts"

A new study suggests that NASA astronauts exploring the lunar south pole could be at risk from moonquakes and landslides caused by the moon's shrinking circumference and resulting surface fractures. The study highlights the potential dangers of establishing a base in this area and recommends avoiding certain landing locations. NASA's Artemis program, aimed at returning astronauts to the moon, has faced delays, pushing the first crewed launch to 2025 at the earliest. Additionally, recent setbacks in robotic missions to the moon have underscored the challenges of lunar exploration.