The "airless" Moon really does have an atmosphere, after all

Big Think·Nov 17

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The moon is reported to have an atmosphere, contrary to previous beliefs. This discovery has sparked various discussions, including the potential for the moon to be a source of fusion fuel and its possible colonization. The moon's atmosphere and other features, such as a reported tail, are also being studied to gain insights into its past and potential habitability.

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For billions of years, the Moon’s almost airless surface has been exposed to the solar wind, letting helium-3 become trapped in its soil — making the Moon the most tempting nearby reservoir of a fusion fuel that is almost nonexistent on Earth.

Space Daily·Jun 27

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The "airless" Moon really does have an atmosphere, after all

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For billions of years, the Moon’s almost airless surface has been exposed to the solar wind, letting helium-3 become trapped in its soil — making the Moon the most tempting nearby reservoir of a fusion fuel that is almost nonexistent on Earth.

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