NASA is searching for hidden caves to build its first Moon base

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NASA is preparing for humanity’s first Moon base with three investigations that will hunt for underground shelters, uncover hidden ice, and track dangerous conditions on the lunar surface.

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  • NASA is preparing for humanity’s first Moon base with three investigations that will hunt for underground shelters, uncover hidden ice, and track dangerous conditions on the lunar surface.
  • Reported by ScienceDaily and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:19:20 UTC.

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