NASA's hunting for a secret underground cave on the moon
NASA has selected the GIMLI project to investigate potential underground lava tubes on the moon. This research aims to provide critical data for future lunar base construction and astronaut safety.
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Understanding lunar geology is a prerequisite for long-term human habitation and exploration of the moon's surface.
Solar System The moon NASA's hunting for a secret underground cave on the moon News By Chelsea Gohd Published 8 October 2026 Will future astronauts take shelter in moon caves?
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