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Briefing: NASA's water-hunting tool will help scout moon's South Pole

Strategic angle: NASA is joining international partners to hunt for ice on the moon in support of future human exploration.

Editorial Staff1 min read

NASA is set to contribute the Neutron Spectrometer System (NSS) as part of the Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) mission, aimed at locating ice on the moon.

The NSS will play a critical role in assessing the moon's South Pole, an area of interest for future human exploration due to its potential water resources.

This collaboration with international partners underscores a strategic approach to lunar exploration, focusing on the implications of water availability for sustained human presence.