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Scientists Discover First Accessible Moon Cave for Potential Lunar Base

NASA's radar data reveals a 250ft long tunnel beneath the Sea of Tranquillity, offering a potential site for human habitation.

  • The cave, located in Mare Tranquillitatis Pit, is the first of its kind with an entrance accessible to humans.
  • Radar images show the tunnel is over 250 feet long and 150 feet wide, with a 3D model confirming its shape.
  • Underground caves could provide natural protection against cosmic radiation, meteorite impacts, and extreme temperatures.
  • Researchers believe these caves could also offer access to vital resources such as water ice and minerals.
  • This discovery comes as NASA plans its first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years.
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