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October 27, 2020

Moon holds more water in more places than ever thought

By MARCIA DUNN
AP Aerospace Writer

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The moon's shadowed, frigid nooks and crannies may hold frozen water in more places and in larger quantities than previously suspected. And for the first time, the presence of water on the moon's sunlit surface has been confirmed, scientists reported Monday.

That's good news for astronauts at future lunar bases who could tap into these resources for drinking and making rocket fuel.


 
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