The hidden danger of lunar micrometeoroid storms
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The hidden danger of lunar micrometeoroid storms

The moon has no significant atmosphere, no weather, and no wind. Yet it faces an invisible bombardment more relentless than any terrestrial storm, a constant rain of micrometeoroids, tiny fragments of rock and metal traveling at speeds up to 70 kilometers per second. As NASA’s Artemis program prepares to establish a permanent lunar base, understanding this silent threat has become critical to keeping future astronauts safe.

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