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9 Phenomena NASA Astronauts Will Encounter at Moon’s South Pole – NASA Science

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9 Phenomena NASA Astronauts Will Encounter at Moon’s South Pole – NASA Science

Because the Moon has no atmosphere to speak of, its surface is exposed to plasma and radiation from the Sun. As a result, static electricity builds up on the surface, as it does when you shuffle your feet against a carpeted floor. When you then touch something, you transfer that charge via a small shock. … 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