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New Evidence Adds to Findings Hinting at Network of Caves on Moon – NASA Science

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New Evidence Adds to Findings Hinting at Network of Caves on Moon – NASA Science

Like “lava tubes” found here on Earth, scientists suspect that lunar caves formed when molten lava flowed beneath a field of cooled lava, or a crust formed over a river of lava, leaving a long, hollow tunnel. If the ceiling of a solidified lava tube collapses, it opens a pit, like a skylight, that can … Read more

Behind the Scenes of a NASA ‘Moonwalk’ in the Arizona Desert – NASA Science

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Behind the Scenes of a NASA ‘Moonwalk’ in the Arizona Desert – NASA Science

During the Arizona moonwalks, scientists learned how to communicate their priorities succinctly and clearly to the flight control team, which then talked with the astronauts. If scientists needed to change the traverse plan to return to a site for more pictures, for instance, they had to rationalize the request to the flight director in charge. … Read more