Moon Water Found, Raises Questions About Origin Theory
Wednesday, July 9, 2008 - 16:35
in Astronomy & Space
The water discovery counters the belief that Earth's satellite is bone dry, forcing scientists to reconsider the mechanics of the "giant impact" theory of moon formation.
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