What will happen to future lunar missions amid alarming shrinking of the Moon? Decoding potential challenges for space agencies – Science News

What will happen to future lunar missions amid alarming shrinking of the Moon? Decoding potential challenges for space agencies – Science News

Recent research has highlighted an enigmatic phenomenon concerning our Moon. According to the research, the Moon is shrinking gradually. The contraction is a result of the Moon’s cooling interior which is causing the lunar surface to wrinkle. Scientifically referred to as “thrust faults” are bringing a change to the Moon’s topography As the Moon cools, …

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Moon is shrinking! Earth’s natural satellite is witnessing unprecedented landslides – here’s why – Science News

Moon is shrinking! Earth’s natural satellite is witnessing unprecedented landslides – here’s why – Science News

The Moon is shrinking, as per a recent study. According to the study, Earth’s moon is gradually shrinking and its circumference has reduced over 150 feet in the last few hundred million years as its interior cooled. This contraction induces surface creases and faults, resembling the wrinkles of a raisin. Yet, unlike a raisin, the …

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