"Shrinking Moon Poses Risks for 2026 NASA Astronaut Mission"

A new study suggests that the moon's shrinking and contracting surface could pose a danger to astronauts on future NASA flights, particularly the planned 2026 Artemis III mission. As the moon's core cools, it causes the surface to contract, leading to increased vulnerability to earthquakes and potential landslides. NASA is preparing for the mission by considering engineering structures to withstand lunar seismic activity and identifying safe landing zones. The Artemis III mission aims to land near the lunar South Pole and will utilize NASA's Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System, with Space X providing the human landing system.