New research on a rock collected by the Apollo 17 astronauts has revealed evidence for a mineral phase that can only form above 2300 °C. Such temperatures are uniquely achieved …read more Source:: Science
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One small grain of moon dust, one giant leap for lunar studies
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•Scientists have found a new way to analyze the chemistry of the moon’s soil using a single grain of dust brought back by Apollo 17 astronauts in 1972. Their technique …read more Source:: Science
A space odyssey: cosmic rays may damage the brains of astronauts
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•WASHINGTON (Reuters) – It may not be space debris, errant asteroids, supply shortages, thruster malfunctions or even the malevolent aliens envisioned in so many Hollywood films that thwart astronauts on …read more Source:: UKScienceNews