Tiny Meteoroids' Silent Threat to Future Moon Bases

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Tiny Meteoroids' Silent Threat to Future Moon Bases
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A new NASA-led analysis highlights the significant impact threat posed by micrometeoroids to future lunar bases, with up to 23,000 impacts annually, especially near the lunar equator, emphasizing the need for effective shielding and strategic site selection for Artemis missions.

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