MatiasRaudzus Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I wonder what could be in there. New Delhi: Scientists at the Indian Space Research Organization have discovered a giant underground chamber on the moon, which they feel could be used as a base by astronauts on future manned missions to moon.An analysis by an instrument on Chandrayaan-1 revealed a 1.7-km long and 120-metre wide cave near the moon's equator that is in the Oceanus Procellarum area of the moon that could be a suitable 'base station' for future human missions. Scientists of the Space Applications Centre in Ahmedabad said in a research paper published in the latest issue of Current Science that the cave provides "a safe environment from hazardous radiations, micro-meteoritic impacts, extreme temperatures and dust storms." Scientists said identifying sites for permanent base for human settlements on the moon is important for further exploration. "Lava tubes provide a natural environmental control with a nearly constant temperature of minus 20 degrees Celsius, unlike that of the lunar surface showing extreme variation, maximum of 130 degrees Celsius to a minimum of minus 180 degrees Celsius in its diurnal (day-night) cycle," they said. According to them, the lava tubes offer a dust-free environment and adapting them for human use requires minimal construction. http://www.siliconindia.com/shownews/ISRO_finds_cave_in_moon_can_be_used_as_base_station_for_astronauts-nid-79567.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solid Knight Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I wonder what could be in there. I figure it's empty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsYcHoKiLLa Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I wonder what could be in there. Starbucks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted March 7, 2011 Member Share Posted March 7, 2011 Good news. I wonder how long it will take us to get a base up there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frylock86 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I wonder what could be in there. UFOs? :alien: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Good news. I wonder how long it will take us to get a base up there? As long as it takes for Bigelow to get their factory finished and build that EML-1 space dock where their landable bases would be assembled. The tech exists, so it comes down to money & willpower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-T- Member Posted March 7, 2011 Member Share Posted March 7, 2011 New Batcave?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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