Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Water Ice Detected Beneath Moon's Surface
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 25, 2010 is “Water Ice Detected Beneath Moon's Surface,” an image. It is credited to Credit: I. Mitrofanov et al., LCROSS , LRO , NASA. The original explanation runs about 183 words.
From the explanation
“Is there enough water on the moon to sustain future astronauts? The question has important implications if humanity hopes to use the Moon as a future outpost.”
— APOD editors, October 25, 2010
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- October 25, 2010
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: I. Mitrofanov et al., LCROSS , LRO , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 183 words