NASA searches for hidden caves for first lunar base

The U.S. space agency is organizing three lines of investigation aimed at finding underground shelters on the Moon. These locations could serve as a natural refuge against the radiation and extreme temperature fluctuations that characterize the lunar surface.

Search for hidden ice

One of the research focuses is detecting ice that may be hidden in permanently shadowed regions or unexplored depths. The presence of frozen water would be critical for drinking supply, oxygen production, and fuel for future missions.

Monitoring hazardous conditions

At the same time, NASA is monitoring the conditions that make the lunar surface hostile, such as cosmic radiation and micrometeorite impacts. Understanding these factors is essential to developing strategies that allow astronauts to live and work safely, while also paving the way for future missions to Mars.

With information from ScienceDaily.