- cross-posted to:
- space@lemmy.world
- cross-posted to:
- space@lemmy.world
Scientists have for the first time discovered a cave on the Moon.
At least 100m deep, it could be an ideal place for humans to build a permanent base, they say.
It is just one in probably hundreds of caves hidden in an “underground, undiscovered world”, according to the researchers.
Countries are racing to establish a permanent human presence on the Moon, but they will need to protect astronauts from radiation, extreme temperatures, and space weather.
Helen Sharman, the first British astronaut to travel to space, told BBC News that the newly-discovered cave looked like a good place for a base, and suggested humans could potentially be living in lunar pits in 20-30 years.
Space weather? Like meator showers?
Since the solar wind would probably be covered by “radiation”, yes.
Yes i believe it has to do with the moons atmosphere or lack there of one. Space rocks won’t burn up like they do on earth and therfore are more likely to strike down.