NASA Chooses Lunar Cave-Hunting Mission
NASA has selected a mission to explore a lunar pit for hidden lava tubes. The target is the Marius Hills Pit, a large hole on the Moon.
The mission aims to confirm the existence of lava tubes, which could serve as future habitats.
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mission focus
The mission will use instruments to peer below the Marius Hills Pit to detect potential lava tubes.
target site
The Marius Hills Pit is a large crater on the Moon's surface, believed to be a potential entrance to an underground cave system.
Common questions
what is the mission's goal?
To determine if the Marius Hills Pit leads to a hidden lava tube on the Moon.
where is the target site located?
The Marius Hills Pit is located on the Moon's surface near the Marius Hills region.
Sources
- Newly selected NASA mission will hunt for caves on the Moon By Brooks Mendenhall, Astronomy Magazine · astronomy.com
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