The Discovered Moon Caves Can Become Human Bases on the Moon

A cave that could potentially house humans has been discovered on the moon!

In 2010, radar data showed evidence of the existence of pits on the moon. However, a revisit of the data collected has shown scientists cave extensions below the pits.

A Discovery

A recent discovery has shaken the scientific world by storm. After revisiting the 2010 findings of the radar data collected by LRO’s Mini-RF (Miniature Radio Frequency), scientists discovered that 200 meters from the base of the Sea of Tranquility Pit lies a cave extension that is about 30 meters to 80 meters long. 

The pit is just meters away from the 1969 Apollo 11 landing site; the history’s first moon landing mission.

A Human Base?

Since the start of space exploration, humans have been racing to establish their bases on the moon for easier access to space travel, and now that scientists have discovered a cave extension in the Mare Tranquillitatis (Sea of Tranquility), this could prove to be an opportunity for them!

According to NASA’s (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) LRO (Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter) findings, the lunar pits have been found to have comfortable temperatures. Moreover, the cave below the pit can protect humans from space radiation making it a perfect place for human bases in space.

— Although it has been widely agreed that the moon caves can become lunar bases for space explorations, scientists have also emphasized that the caves can also help us know more about the moon, since the place has been secluded for millions or possibly billions of years that hides it away from space weather erosion.