Water on the moon... Just wow! According to NASA, this discovery may 'hold the key to the history and evolution of the solar system' if the water is billions of years old. Potential sources include molecular clouds, solar winds, comets, or even somehow activity within the moon itself. There's already discussion about the potential for development of a lunar space station. Phil's got the details.
The Moon Is A Not-So-Harsh Mistress
Discover how water on the moon could reshape our understanding of the solar system's history. NASA's findings are groundbreaking!
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