Moon's Deep Interior Rocks Near Artemis Sites

By Jacob Feldman

Scientists have uncovered that a colossal ancient impact scattered mantle rocks across the Moon's surface, providing new insight into the formation of its largest and oldest crater, the South Pole-Aitken basin. This exciting discovery means future Artemis astronauts could soon walk on rocks originating from the Moon's deep interior, offering unprecedented direct access to its hidden depths.

Moon's Deep Interior Rocks Near Artemis Sites

Scientists have gained new insight into the formation of the Moon's South Pole-Aitken basin, identified as its largest and oldest crater.
According to ScienceDaily, new research suggests that a colossal ancient impact may have scattered mantle rocks across the lunar surface.
These scattered mantle rocks are surprisingly close to future Artemis landing sites, presenting a unique opportunity for exploration.
This proximity means future astronauts could potentially walk across rocks originating from deep inside the Moon, offering direct access to its interior.
As reported by ScienceDaily, this discovery provides a unique opportunity for astronauts to study the Moon's deep interior firsthand.

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