As space agencies prepare to launch missions to Mars and beyond, the moon’s south pole has become a destination of intense interest. That’s because this permanently shadowed region could contain a valuable resource that would help astronauts survive and explore the planet: water. During the Apollo program, NASA astronauts traveled to the moon’s poles and found evidence of water. They couldn’t use it, though, because the lunar surface is so dusty that it can’t hold onto water molecules. Scientists believe the moon may have pockets of water ice in its craters. This frozen material is essential because it might contain … Continue reading The Moon’s South Pole: A New Frontier for Space Exploration