Artemis II Crew Spot Meteorite Flashes on Moon, Boosting Lunar Safety Research

53 articles · Updated · Livescience.com · Apr 14

Artemis II astronauts observed up to six meteorite impact flashes on the moon's surface during their April 6 flyby, stunning mission scientists.
These brief flashes, visible due to a total solar eclipse, provide valuable data on the frequency and risks of lunar impacts for future missions.
NASA and researchers are using these observations to refine impact models and develop better protection for planned lunar bases and infrastructure.

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