Hunting Moon Water With Neutrons

Hunting Moon Water With Neutrons
By Mark Thompson (https://ift.tt/POhQn6x)

Water is the difference between a temporary visit and a permanent home. If humanity is serious about building a lasting presence on the Moon, finding usable ice near the lunar south pole isn't just a scientific curiosity, it's a practical necessity. Now NASA is sending a clever instrument that hunts for water without digging a single hole, using the behaviour of subatomic particles to sniff out hidden ice deposits up to three feet underground.

March 27, 2026 at 09:47PM
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