As humanity eyes the Moon not just as a destination, but as a potential long-term base for scientific research and even commercial activity, the search for viable astronaut habitats is more pressing ...
Bend, Oregon, is not only a haven for outdoor enthusiasts but also a gateway to a fascinating underground world. Hidden beneath its stunning landscapes lie lava tubes waiting to be explored. These ...
The international journal Earth-Science Reviews published a paper offering an overview of the lava tubes (pyroducts) on Earth, eventually providing an estimate of the (greater) size of their lunar and ...
Scientists have long theorized the existence of lunar caves — underground passageways formed through volcanic processes that are connected to the pits covering the moon’s surface. Now, a team of ...
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Scientists have discovered lava tubes just under the surface of the Moon. The team used radar to answer a ...
China has taken a new step in its long-term planning for lunar exploration with the completion of a "simulated moon underground space." "The underground volcanic lava pipes by the Jingbo Lake are the ...
After the U.S. Project Apollo, many countries have been continuously augmenting the exploration of the lunar surface and structure, such as the U.S. Clementine probe, Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO ...
A Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera high-Sun view of the Mare Tranquillitatis pit crater, formed by a collapsed lava tube. Credit: NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University HELSINKI — Chinese researchers ...