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Caves were some of humanity's first shelters.

Chinese researchers are investigating the feasibility of having astronauts shelter in space inside lava tubes on the lunar surface, an exciting prospect that could one day allow astronauts to establish a more permanent presence once there. Scientists have long suspected that the lunar surface is riddled with intricate systems of hollow, tube-shaped tunnels, left behind […]

A team of Chinese researchers is studying the possibility of building an underground lunar base through the moon’s lava tubes that would be used for China’s future manned moon missions. Revealing the plan: Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology’s Zhang Chongfeng, who was also credited as the vice chief designer of the Shenzhou series spacecraft and moon landers, unveiled the study at the 10th CSA-IAA Conference on Advanced Space Technology held in Shanghai from Sept. 13...

The underground bases would be placed in lunar lava tubes that Chinese scientists believe to be similar to ones found on Earth

Shanghai (XNA) Sep 26, 2023 - Chinese researchers are studying the possibility of setting up a safe, stable and long-term shelter in lunar lava tubes. During Moons early days, when the upper layer of lava flow cooled and

China is the latest nation to study lunar lava tubes as locations for bases. They provide natural protection that's impossible to ignore.

On Tuesday, the Pragyaan rover transmitted its second observation, verifying the existence of sulphur near the Southern Pole of the Moon. Sulphur is recognised for its capacity to effectively absorb impurities, making it potentially valuable for shielding the Moons water ice from the influence of detrimental substances. Sulphur finds utility in a variety of sectors, including the production of automotive batteries, fertiliser formulation, oil refinement, water treatment etc.

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Luna 25 Mission: Luna 25 was Russia’s failed lunar mission. The mission turned out a failure due to engine firing.

Beautiful new photos of the moon have been shortlisted for the annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition.