Newly Discovered Lunar Cave Could House Future Astronauts

Scientists have confirmed a cave on the moon’s surface, offering potential shelter for future astronauts.

An international team of scientists has confirmed the existence of a cave on the moon, located in the Sea of Tranquility, approximately 400 km from the Apollo 11 landing site.

The cave, discovered through radar data from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, is accessible from the deepest known lunar pit. This cave could provide natural shelter for astronauts, protecting them from cosmic rays, solar radiation, and micrometeorite impacts.

Researchers suggest there could be hundreds more such caves, formed by collapsed lava tubes, scattered across the lunar surface. These findings not only hold promise for future lunar habitats but also offer insights into the moon’s volcanic history.