According to a study by Western University, the Moon’s crust contained a lot more water than initially believed.
Apatite was found in lunar meteorites by Tara Hayden, revealing that the initial lunar crust had a high water content. The discovery contradicts previous beliefs from Apollo mission samples that the Moon was devoid of water. The study provides new opportunities to comprehend the history of the moon and helps in preparing for upcoming lunar missions.
This discovery has important implications for how we understand the Moon’s formation and early geological processes. It could also have an impact on future lunar exploration, resource usage, and the planning of missions such as NASA’s Artemis, which seeks to bring humans back to the Moon.
