Glass beads full of water on the moon: what does the discovery mean for space exploration?

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More than half a century after humans last walked on the moon, researchers have made a discovery that makes lunar living an increasing possibility. The moon’s surface is littered with tiny glass beads containing water, which could be extracted and used by visiting astronauts. Ian Sample speaks to Professor Mahesh Anand, part of the team that made the discovery, about where these beads come from and what they mean for future moon missions

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The craters on the surface of the crescent moon are seen from the northern hemisphere as it rises in the sky over Ronda, southern Spain, July 19, 2021. Picture taken July 19, 2021. REUTERS/Jon Nazca
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