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Europe Eyes Lava Tunnels for Space Shelter

A European research team has unveiled an ambitious mission concept to explore hidden lava tunnels on the Moon and Mars, which could serve as crucial shelters for future human explorers. This innovative plan involves deploying three distinct robots to investigate these natural underground structures, offering protection from radiation and space debris.

Europe Eyes Lava Tunnels for Space Shelter
  • A European research team has unveiled a bold mission concept to explore hidden lava tunnels on the Moon and Mars.
  • These natural underground structures could offer future human explorers protection from radiation and space debris, ScienceDaily reported.
  • The proposed mission involves deploying three distinct robots to investigate these potential extraterrestrial shelters, a strategy aligned with ESA's exploration goals.

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