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Scientists Confirm Existence of Moon Caves, Potential Future Habitats for Astronauts

Radar data from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter reveals extensive lava tubes beneath the lunar surface.

First Confirmed Lunar Lava Tube Discovered in Mare Tranquillitatis