Future astronauts could walk across rocks from deep inside the Moon
Scientists have used computer simulations to better understand the formation of the Moon's South Pole-Aitken basin. The study suggests the impact occurred at a shallow angle, potentially excavating material from deep within the lunar mantle.
Why it matters
Understanding the history of the Moon's largest impact crater provides critical data for future Artemis missions and lunar exploration.
Scientists have gained new insight into the dramatic event that created the Moon's largest and oldest known impact crater, a discovery that could help future Artemis astronauts investigate some of the Moon's deepest secrets.
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