From Futurism · Frank Landymore · · 50s
NASA Investigates Moon Hole for Possible Cave
NASA's new mission explores a lunar hole that may open into a massive cave.
In brief
NASA's new mission explores a lunar hole that may open into a massive cave. NASA plans to send a rover to investigate a 150-foot-deep lunar hole that could be a lava tube entrance to a large cave. Originally reported by Futurism.
Lunar Hole Discovery
NASA selected a mission to investigate a 150-foot-deep lunar hole that may open into a large cave.
Lava Tube Potential
Scientists believe the hole is a skylight, a collapsed roof of an underground lava tube that could reveal volcanic history.
Rover Mission Details
The rover will use ground penetrating radar, seismic probes, and a gravimeter to check if the hole opens into a larger cave.
Astronaut Shelter Benefits
Underground caves could shield astronauts from radiation and provide stable temperatures for long-term lunar bases.
The main idea
NASA plans to send a rover to investigate a 150-foot-deep lunar hole that could be a lava tube entrance to a large cave.
