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Newly Discovered Moon Caves Could One Day House Astronauts

Jul 22, 2024
Unveiling newly discovered moon caves could offer refuge for astronauts on future lunar missions. An emptied lava tube in the Sea of Tranquility shows potential for human colonization efforts. Lunar imagery analysis settles debate over accessible underground areas on the Moon.
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  • Confirmation of caves beneath Moon's surface provides potential shelter for astronauts.
  • Empty lava tube in Sea of Tranquility offers protective space for future lunar missions.

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Discovery of Lunar Caves Beneath the Moon's Surface

Researchers led by the University of Trento in Italy have confirmed the presence of caves beneath the Moon's surface, based on data from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. The discovery of underground conduits beneath the Sea of Tranquility provides crucial evidence for potential future lunar colonies. This finding sheds light on the hostile lunar environment, offering the possibility of shelter from radiation and meteorite impacts for astronauts during missions and long-term infrastructure construction.

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