NASA-Funded Study Uncovers New Insights About Moonquakes and Faults
- A NASA-funded study sheds light on the moonquakes and faults found on the Moon’s surface.
- Researchers analyzed data from NASA’s Apollo mission as well as other information to understand these seismic activities.
- The study suggests that the cooling and shrinking of the Moon’s interior are responsible for moonquakes and the creation of faults.
- Scientists used an algorithm to study the seismic data and identify different types of moonquakes.
- Understanding moonquakes and faults is crucial for future lunar missions, especially those targeting the lunar South Pole.
Data from NASA’s Apollo Mission Helps Uncover Insights
A recent NASA-funded study has provided new insights into the moonquakes and faults on the lunar surface. By analyzing data from NASA’s Apollo mission and other sources, researchers have determined that the cooling and shrinking of the Moon’s interior are responsible for these seismic activities. The study’s findings are significant in the context of NASA’s Artemis campaign, which aims to send astronauts to the lunar South Pole. Understanding moonquakes and faults will be vital for the success and safety of future lunar missions.