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What a Massive New Crater Means for Future Moon Bases

What a Massive New Crater Means for Future Moon Bases
NYT Science Monday 21 September 2026, 09:04 UTC By Robin George Andrews 1 min read
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A view of the new crater taken by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter on March 3. The crater, 728 feet across, was first spotted in October 2025.

A view of the new crater taken by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter on March 3. The crater, 728 feet across, was first spotted in October 2025.
the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (EVENT)
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