Researchers have introduced a novel seismic technique designed to uncover concealed water ice located beneath the Moon's permanently shadowed polar craters. A collaboration involving experts from the University of Maryland, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and the University of Hawaii has revealed that seismic waves propagate two to three times faster through icy soil compared to arid lunar terrain. This method could significantly aid in assessing both the quantity and positioning of hidden ice. NASA’s Artemis initiative aims for manned lunar landings in 2028, while China’s Chang’e-7 mission plans to evaluate a seismometer near Shackleton Crater in late 2026. Subsequent analyses may validate this approach.
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