Moon Cave Discovery Sparks Hope for Future Astronaut Base
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Scientists have confirmed the existence of a sizable cave on the moon near the Apollo 11 landing site, which could potentially house future astronauts. The cave, located at the Sea of Tranquility, was discovered using radar data from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. Researchers believe there are hundreds of similar pits and lava tubes on the moon that could provide natural shelters, protecting astronauts from cosmic rays, solar radiation, and micrometeorite strikes.
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