Secrets of the Moon's Permanent Shadows Are Coming to Light

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Secrets of the Moon's Permanent Shadows Are Coming to Light

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Aug 17, 2022

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Robots are about to venture into the sunless depths of lunar craters to investigate ancient water ice trapped there, while remote studies find hints about how water arrives on rocky worlds. Read more and explore infographics at quantamagazine.org.

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Aug 17, 2022

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