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Scientists in China have discovered water molecules trapped in lunar rocks, upending past assumptions that the moon's surface is dry.
Now, new research published July 16 in the journal Nature Astronomy has finally found firsthand evidence of the moon's hidden water, potentially laying the groundwork for future resource extraction and base building on our nearest natural satellite. By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Since then, scientists have been analyzing rocks in the returned sample and have now revealed the presence of a mineral with the chemical formula MgCl3·6H2O, which contains more than 40% water.
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