Caves

Science

Take refuge in a cave – on the Moon

Posted on Thursday 20 August 2020 by Nadjejda

Caverns on the Moon and Mars can offer enough space, protection against cosmic radiation and stable temperatures for astronaut bases, a recent study suggests. New research compared hundreds of underground formations on Earth, the Moon and Mars. While on our planet the diameter of lava tunnels typically ranges from 10 to 30 metres, some of […]

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Astronauts

Cave life for space

Posted on Friday 8 November 2019 by Ally

Before I realised it, the cave clamped down on me. A completely different world surrounded me, absorbing all my attention. This was not a simulation, but real exploration in a hostile environment dominated by darkness.