NASA's LRO Unveils Vast Cave Network Beneath Moon's Mare Tranquillitatis

Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 02:11

Explore the groundbreaking discovery by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) of a vast cave network beneath the surface of the Moon's Mare Tranquillitatis. The radar data reveals a 45-meter wide and up to 80-meter long cave about 150 meters below the lunar surface, potentially serving as a shelter for astronauts and researchers alike.

Firstpost — NASA's LRO Unveils Vast Cave Network Beneath Moon's Mare Tranquillitatis

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Discovery

The Mare Tranquillitatis pit, the deepest on the moon, leads to a cave 45 meters wide and up to 80 meters long.

Potential Shelter for Astronauts

The cave located about 150 meters beneath the lunar surface offers possible refuge for astronauts and researchers.

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