Scientists have made history by discovering the first cave on the Moon. Previously, the idea of caves on the lunar surface was speculative, seen as potential future settlement sites. Now, with this groundbreaking discovery, the possibility of using the Moon's caves for habitation in the future becomes more concrete.
For the first time, a cave accessible from the surface of the Moon has been discovered. This discovery officially paves the way for permanent settlement on the Moon!
When astronauts want to stay on the Moon for extended periods, they face several problems. Space radiation and the extreme temperatures emitted by the Moon prevent humans from staying on the surface for long durations. The most 'natural' and 'cost-effective' solution to this is, of course, caves.
To ensure safe living on the Moon, the problem of how to live for extended periods in the Moon’s environmental conditions must first be solved. As you can imagine, transporting materials from Earth and constructing a building there is quite costly for astronauts. The discovered caves are the perfect solution for this mission!
It is reported that this cave is one of 200 locations observed so far, many of which were formed by the collapse of lava tubes. The cave is 45 meters wide and 80 meters long, roughly the size of 14 tennis courts.