NASA discovers craters on the moon where people can ‘live and work’

NASA scientists have discovered sites inside the moon’s craters that could have ideal weather conditions for building stable base camps.

The researchers believe that the temperature of these holes, about 17 degrees, makes them hot spots. Potentially safe for the facility in the long run Where astronauts can “work and live”.

Since lunar exploration began, the heating and cooling system to operate in the harsh conditions of the satellite’s surface has been an insurmountable barrier yet as temperatures rise It can range from 125 degrees during the day to 173 degrees below zero at night..

The first craters were found in 2009 and scientists are now investigating whether they could have led to the caves and used them as shelter. Studies indicate that these craters may be collapsed lava tubes.

To find out the temperature of these wells, the researchers used computer models to analyze the thermal properties of lunar rocks and dust from Marie Tranquilites.

They found that the temperature barely fluctuated and remained fairly constant above 17 degrees. Since Tranquillitatis crater is closest to the lunar equator, the Earth is luminous at noon Probably the hottest place on the entire moon“,” explained Tyler Horvath, study author in the journal Geophysical Research Letters.

In addition to the temperature, these caves can also protect against solar radiation and small meteors.