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Ice on the rocks: Lunar Prospector discovers ice at moon's poles

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Mission scientists from NASA's Lunar Prospector found proof of the presence of lunar water ice, including estimates of its volume, location and distribution. The existence of water ice at the two lunar poles is strongly suggested by information from the Lunar Prospector's neutron spectrometer. Wesley Huntress, NASA Associate Administrator for Space Science, warned that the finding is of prime interest since it may affect the rate and importance of cometary impacts in the history and evolution of the Solar System.

Discovery and exploration, Artificial satellites, Satellites (Spacecraft), United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Moon exploration, Lunar probes

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Mad about the moon: the wealth of resources on the moon is anything but cheesy...

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Man's journey to the Moon is one of mankind's greatest achievements. To make the most of this achievement, however, Man should make the most out of it. The varied ways in which the Moon and its resources can be exploited are presented and discussed.

History, Observations, Lunar geology, Lunar mineralogy

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Return to the moon

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Man's next journey to the Moon need not be as costly and difficult as those attempted in the past. A study on how the Moon's natural resources can be used to support such a mission is analyzed and discussed.

Analysis, Usage, Finance, United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Space Exploration Initiative, Launch vehicles (Astronautics), Life support systems (Space environment), Aerospace life support systems

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