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SPACE MISSION AIMS TO MAP WATER ON SURFACE OF THE MOON

theguardian.com4 min read

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Lunar Trailblazer is set to begin its two year mission when it is blasted into space on a SpaceX Falcon rocket on Thursday. The probe's goal is to seek out water on the lunar surface. Scientists have recently uncovered strong hints that there are significant quantities of water on the surface of the moon. This water could potentially be turned into hydrogen to be used as fuel and oxygen for humans to breathe.