"Shrinking Moon Sparks Concerns for NASA Missions and Moonquakes"

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"Shrinking Moon Sparks Concerns for NASA Missions and Moonquakes"
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A study suggests that the moon's shrinking and seismic activity could lead to increased landslides, posing risks to future astronauts near fault zones. The moon's surface, composed of loose sediment from asteroid and comet collisions, is susceptible to shaking and landslides. NASA plans to launch its first crewed flight to the moon in over five decades as part of the Artemis mission in late 2024, prompting researchers to identify dangerous locations for future human exploration.

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