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Why they developed the new spacesuit: NASA reveals new moon landing sites. They're dark and uncharted. | Mashable


Some of the coldest parts of the solar system.

Unlike the Apollo missions of over 50 years ago, which touched down near the lunar equator, the space agency's new moon endeavor will land in the south pole. "The moon’s south pole is a completely different environment than where we landed during the Apollo missions," Sarah Noble, NASA's Artemis lunar science lead, said in a statement. For example, they must consider what sites have the best scientific potential, access to ice, and opportunities for the forthcoming Lunar Terrain Vehicle, which will allow astronauts "to go farther and conduct more science than ever before," the agency explained.

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