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New Radar Promises to Uncover Lunar Ice Mysteries

4/26/2025

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Researchers at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa have made a surprising discovery about lunar ice, now estimating it at less than 20% in permanently shaded areas, a drop from 30%. To further explore this icy frontier, they are innovating a radar instrument that will utilize cosmic rays, with tests set for 2026, promising exciting advancements in lunar exploration.

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Researchers at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa have made a surprising discovery about lunar ice, now estimating it at less than 20% in permanently shaded areas, a drop from 30%. To further explore this icy frontier, they are innovating a radar instrument that will utilize cosmic rays, with tests set for 2026, promising exciting advancements in lunar exploration.