NASA Investigating Large Hole on Moon That May Open Into Enormous Cave
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NASA has selected a mission to investigate a large hole on the Moon called Marius Hill Pit, which could lead to an enormous underground cave. The hole, measuring up to 150 feet deep and 300 feet across, is believed to be a skylight, or the collapsed roof of a lava tube. Scientists are eager to study the lunar lava tube's history and potential as a shelter for astronauts.
The Geophysical Instruments for Marius Lunar pit Investigation (GIMLI) will use specialized instruments, such as ground penetrating radar and seismic probes, to explore the pit from the Moon's surface. The project is funded through NASA's Payloads and Research Investigations on the Surface of the Moon program.
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