"Shrinking Moon Raises Concerns for Astronaut Missions"

New research funded by NASA suggests that the moon's core cooling and shrinking is causing its surface to develop creases, leading to "moonquakes" and landslides, potentially posing a threat to future human settlers and equipment in the lunar south pole region. Despite the moon's appearance as a geologically dead object, it is still seismically active due to its hot interior, with faults and landslides being detected. While the findings will not affect the Artemis III landing region selection process, they could impact long-term human presence on the moon, prompting the need for more data and consideration of geographic characteristics. Moonquakes are seen as an opportunity for scientific study, providing insight into the moon's interior structure and present-day activity.