Chinese Astronauts May Build a Base Inside a Lunar Lava Tube
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China is planning to build a crewed underground base inside a lunar lava tube, offering natural protection from radiation, extreme temperatures, and meteorite impacts. Robotic explorers would scout tubes at Mare Tranquillitatis and Mare Fecunditatis first, with a crewed landing targeted for 2030. Lunar lava tubes can reach hundreds of meters wide, making them viable long-term habitats for astronauts conducting research on the Moon.
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