Earth-based radars cast doubt on lunar-ice theory

High-resolution radar returns from the moon's poles strongly suggest that future lunar explorers won't be able to mine deep craters there for water ice to convert into oxygen and rocket fuel. The finding by U.S. and Australian researchers, if true, could have a dramatic impact on the infrastructure...

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