First Confirmed Lunar Lava Tube Discovered in Mare Tranquillitatis

International researchers find evidence of a cave that could offer shelter for future moon missions.

The cave was identified using radar data from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter collected in 2010.
Located in Mare Tranquillitatis, the site of the Apollo 11 landing, the cave may provide protection from extreme temperatures and radiation.
The cave, measuring at least 45 meters wide and up to 80 meters long, is part of a potential lava tube formed by ancient volcanic activity.
The discovery could aid in establishing long-term human presence on the moon by offering a stable environment for astronauts.
Further exploration is needed to understand the cave's features and potential for human use.