NASA's LRO discovers lunar hydrogen more abundant on moon's pole-facing slopes
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 - 14:00
in Astronomy & Space
The recent discovery of hydrogen-bearing molecules, possibly including water, on the moon has explorers excited because these deposits could be mined if they are sufficiently abundant, sparing the considerable expense of bringing water from Earth. Recent observations by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft indicate these deposits may be slightly more abundant on crater slopes in the southern hemisphere that face the lunar South Pole.