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NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer begins mission to find hidden water on the moon
- NASA's Lunar Trailblazer mission, set to launch on February 26, will map water sources on the Moon using a thermal imaging camera built by the University of Oxford.
- The mission aims to provide data on lunar water deposits, which could be utilized for various purposes including drinking water, oxygen, and rocket fuel.
- Equipped with advanced instruments, the spacecraft will analyze the lunar surface at a resolution of 50 meters per pixel.
- Special focus will be on the Moon's South Pole craters where scientists estimate significant water ice reserves.
- The Lunar Thermal Mapper (LTM) and the High-resolution Volatiles and Minerals Moon Mapper (HVM3) will work together to create detailed lunar water maps.
- The mission funded by NASA's Small Innovative Missions for Planetary Exploration program will launch as a secondary payload, aiming for detailed water detection and mapping on the Moon.
- The spacecraft will utilize a low-energy transfer method for its journey to the Moon, relying on gravitational forces for trajectory adjustments.
- Scientists hope to understand the origins of lunar water and its behavior under different conditions, addressing theories on how water arrived and persists on the Moon.
- The mission's findings could play a crucial role in future lunar expeditions and deepen understanding of water distribution on other planetary bodies.
- With collaborative efforts and innovative technology, the Lunar Trailblazer mission represents a significant step towards sustainable human exploration of the Moon.
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