{"id":2163933,"date":"2024-01-31T13:05:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T18:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-moon-is-shrinking-could-endanger-astronauts-on-planned-2026-nasa-flight\/"},"modified":"2024-01-31T13:10:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T18:10:00","slug":"the-moon-is-shrinking-could-endanger-astronauts-on-planned-2026-nasa-flight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-moon-is-shrinking-could-endanger-astronauts-on-planned-2026-nasa-flight\/","title":{"rendered":"Moon shrinking, may endanger 2026 NASA astronauts"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fthe-moon-is-shrinking-could-endanger-astronauts-on-planned-2026-nasa-flight%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2163933&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Moon is \u200bShrinking, and NASA \u2064Flights Could be at Risk, \u2062Study Finds<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to\u2064 a <a href=\"https:\/\/iopscience.iop.org\/article\/10.3847\/PSJ\/ad1332\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">new study<\/a>, the moon&#8217;s shrinking size \u200ccould\u200c have\u200b significant implications\u2062 for future NASA missions. Researchers from \u200cthe University of Maryland have discovered that as the\u200d moon&#8217;s core cools, its surface contracts, \u200dmaking it more susceptible to\u200d earthquakes and landslides. This poses a \u2062potential danger to astronauts on the moon.<\/p>\n<h3>Preparing for the Artemis Mission<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nicholas Schmerr, a geologist at the University of Maryland involved in\u2063 the study, emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety of astronauts, equipment, and infrastructure for the upcoming Artemis mission. He stated, &#8220;This \u2062work \u200bis helping us prepare for what awaits us on the moon \u2013 whether\u200b that&#8217;s\u200d engineering structures that can better\u2063 withstand lunar seismic activity \u2063or protecting people from really dangerous zones.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">NASA plans to launch the Artemis\u2064 III mission in 2026, marking the first manned moon landing in over\u2062 fifty years. \u200dThe mission\u2063 is \u200cset to land near the lunar South\u2062 Pole.<\/p>\n<h3>The Orion \u200cSpacecraft and the \u2064Space Launch \u2063System<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">NASA&#8217;s Orion spacecraft \u200bwill\u200d serve as \u2064the \u2063crew&#8217;s transportation to \u200cand from Earth, as well as into and out of lunar\u200d orbit. It is the only spacecraft capable of safely returning crews to Earth at lunar reentry velocities. \u2062The crew of \u2064four astronauts will depart\u2062 from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space \u2062Center in Florida atop the powerful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=t&#038;rct=j&#038;q=&#038;esrc=s&#038;source=web&#038;cd=&#038;cad=rja&#038;uact=8&#038;ved=2ahUKEwjc8Ynzg675AhUWkGoFHdHfAc0QFnoECAQQAQ&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nasa.gov%2Fexploration%2Fsystems%2Fsls%2Findex.html&#038;usg=AOvVaw2BvvW8Jp9JimXG0SbFUAv0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Space Launch System \u200b(SLS)<\/a>, the only rocket with enough power to launch Orion, its crew, and their supplies in a single mission.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The \u200dmission will begin with the crew launching to Earth orbit, \u2062where\u200d they \u2063will conduct \u2063systems checks and\u200d make\u200c solar panel adjustments on Orion.\u200b Then, \u2064the interim cryogenic propulsion stage of the SLS will provide a powerful push for Orion\u200d to perform a translunar injection maneuver, setting its course\u200d for \u200cthe\u200b moon. Elon Musk&#8217;s SpaceX will contribute \u2062the \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bipartisan-support-for-bill-challenging-chinas-tech-clout\/\" title=\"Bipartisan Support for Bill Challenging China's Tech Clout\">human landing system<\/a>, transporting the Artemis III astronauts from lunar orbit to the moon&#8217;s surface\u200b and back.<\/p>\n<h3>Implications for \u200cthe Artemis III Mission<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The study highlights that the lunar \u200dsouth pole regions experience global stresses, \u200bleading\u2063 to contractional \u2062deformation and seismic activity. This \u2063deformation \u200dis evident in lobate thrust fault scarps, including those found within the de Gerlache Rim 2 Artemis III\u200b candidate\u2063 landing region.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1702741302552000&#038;usg=AOvVaw0j7iIgqNi0bR5AgQ4rgPM4\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How could the shrinking size of the moon potentially impact the safety of \u200cthe Orion spacecraft and \u2064the Space Launch \u2062System \u2062(SLS)\u2062 during\u2063 the\u200b Artemis mission?<\/h2>\n<p><span> <\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">As NASA prepares for the Artemis mission, one of the key \u2063concerns is the safety of the Orion spacecraft and the Space Launch System (SLS). The Orion spacecraft is designed to carry astronauts to and from the moon, while \u2062the SLS is\u200d responsible for launching the spacecraft into\u2064 space.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The study \u200dconducted by the University of Maryland \u2064indicates that the shrinking size of the moon \u2062could pose challenges for\u200b these critical components of the mission. The \u2063increased risk\u200c of seismic activity and landslides\u200d on\u2064 the \u200bmoon&#8217;s surface could potentially \u2062affect\u200c the stability and structural integrity of the Orion spacecraft and the\u200c SLS.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">NASA engineers and scientists are\u2063 now\u200d faced with \u200cthe task of developing engineering \u2063structures and technologies that can withstand \u2063these potential hazards. \u200cThe study&#8217;s findings will play a crucial role in informing \u2062the \u2064design \u2062process and ensuring the safety of future missions.<\/p>\n<h3>Protecting \u200bAstronauts \u2064on the Moon<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The safety of astronauts on the moon is of utmost importance.\u200c The lunar surface becoming \u200dmore susceptible to\u200c earthquakes and\u200c landslides raises concerns about the potential risks astronauts may face during their\u2062 missions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">To\u2062 mitigate these\u2063 risks, \u2064NASA will \u2063need to enhance \u2064the safety\u2064 measures and provide astronauts \u2063with\u2062 the necessary \u200ctraining\u2062 and resources to handle\u2063 such situations. Additionally, the development of advanced technologies and\u200c emergency protocols will be crucial in \u200censuring the \u200bwell-being of those on the lunar surface.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The study&#8217;s findings also \u2062highlight\u200d the need for\u2063 further research and exploration of the moon&#8217;s geology. \u2063Understanding the\u200b moon&#8217;s seismic activity and\u2063 surface changes will help scientists and engineers better \u2063prepare for \u200cthe \u2062challenges that lie ahead.<\/p>\n<h3>Collaboration and Funding<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Addressing the implications of \u200bthe shrinking moon on \u2062future NASA missions requires\u200b collaboration and adequate funding. This study serves as a wake-up call for the scientific community and policymakers to prioritize lunar \u2064research and exploration.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Increased funding for NASA&#8217;s Artemis program and related research initiatives will enable scientists to conduct in-depth studies and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hillary-clinton-teams-up-with-zelenskyys-wife-on-new-ukraine-project\/\" title=\"Hillary Clinton and Zelenskyy's wife join forces for Ukraine project.\">develop innovative solutions<\/a> \u200cto ensure the success and safety of \u200dfuture moon missions.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The moon&#8217;s shrinking size, as revealed by the University of Maryland study, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-probe-rob-malleys-ties-to-tehran-influence-network\/\" title=\"GOP Investigates Rob Malley's Links to Tehran Influence Network\">raises\u2063 significant concerns<\/a> for future NASA missions.\u2063 The increased risk of seismic activity and landslides poses\u2063 potential dangers to astronauts, \u2064equipment, and\u200c infrastructure on\u200b the moon.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Preparing for the Artemis mission requires careful consideration of these findings and the development of measures to\u200d ensure the safety \u200bof astronauts \u200cand \u2062the \u200dsuccess\u200d of the mission. Collaboration and adequate funding are \u200dessential in addressing these \u200dchallenges and advancing \u200cour\u200b understanding of the moon&#8217;s geology.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">As we venture back to the\u2062 moon after over fifty years, it is\u2063 crucial\u200c that\u2062 we learn \u2064from past experiences and prioritize safety. By doing so, we can pave the way\u200b for successful space exploration \u2064and\u200c further our understanding of the universe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A recent study claims that the moon&#8217;s shrinking size could significantly impact upcoming NASA missions. 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