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science1 year ago•4 min saved

NASA Unveils Hidden Lunar Cave Network

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has provided evidence of extensive caves beneath the Moon's surface, similar to Earth's lava tubes. These findings, based on radar data from the Mini-RF instrument, suggest that these caves could serve as natural shelters for future astronaut missions. The discovery highlights the potential for these subsurface formations to support human activity on the Moon, offering protection from solar radiation and contributing to lunar research.

via SciTechDaily|

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space-exploration1 year ago•6 min saved

"Scientists Confirm Moon Cave as Potential Astronaut Shelter"

Scientists have confirmed the existence of a lunar cave connected to the moon's deepest known pit, which could provide shelter for astronauts from extreme temperatures and radiation. This discovery, made through radar data from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, could be crucial for future lunar missions and long-term human presence on the moon. The cave, located in Mare Tranquillitatis, offers a stable thermal environment and could also provide insights into the moon's volcanic history.

via Yahoo! Voices|

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science-and-space1 year ago•6 min saved

Scientists Discover Potential Shelter Cave on the Moon

Scientists have confirmed the existence of a lunar cave connected to the moon's deepest known pit, located in Mare Tranquillitatis. This discovery could provide crucial shelter for astronauts from extreme temperatures and radiation, aiding future lunar missions. The cave, detected through radar data from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, measures at least 45 meters wide and could be part of a larger network of lava tubes. This finding opens new possibilities for long-term human presence on the moon and offers insights into lunar evolution and volcanism.

via CNN|

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space-exploration1 year ago•4 min saved

"Scientists Discover Potential Astronaut Shelter in Moon Cave"

Italian researchers have discovered a large underground cave on the moon, potentially suitable for human habitation, and suspect there could be hundreds more. These caves, formed from collapsed lava tubes, could offer protection from extreme temperatures and radiation, making them ideal for future lunar bases. The discovery, supported by radar images from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, suggests that these caves could also harbor water, crucial for sustaining long-term human presence on the moon and future missions to Mars.

via Business Insider|

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space-exploration1 year ago•2 min saved

Moon Cave Discovery Sparks Hope for Future Astronaut Base

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.

via The Hill|

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space-exploration2 years ago•7 min saved

China's Lunar Base Ambitions: Exploring Moon Caves

China is considering the idea of building a base inside lunar lava tubes on the Moon, which could provide protection for astronauts from hazards such as radiation, temperature extremes, and impact debris. Lava tubes, formed by ancient lunar volcanism, offer a steady-temperature environment and potential shelter. Chinese researchers have conducted fieldwork in Chinese lava tubes to understand their potential use on the Moon. China is planning robotic systems to explore and study the lunar caves, with the long-term goal of establishing a crewed underground research base.

via ScienceAlert|

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