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Discovery of 50km cave raises hopes for human colonization of moon
Guardian ^ | Thursday 19 October 2017 04.25 EDT | Justin McCurry

Posted on 10/19/2017 8:10:19 AM PDT by DCBryan1

Japan says lunar chasm measuring 50km long and 100 metres wide could be used as a base for astronauts and their equipment.

Scientists have fantasised for centuries about humans colonising the moon. That day may have drawn a little closer after Japan’s space agency said it had discovered an enormous cave beneath the lunar surface that could be turned into an exploration base for astronauts.

The discovery, by Japan’s Selenological and Engineering Explorer (Selene) probe, comes as several countries vie to follow the US in sending manned missions to the moon.

Using a radar sounder system that can examine underground structures, the orbiter initially found an opening 50 metres wide and 50 metres deep, prompting speculation that there could be a larger hollow.

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KEYWORDS: colony; digdug; digger; dog; doggie; doggieping; luna; lunar; moon; pet; pets
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To: DCBryan1
That's one big cavern. I wonder what could be down there?


21 posted on 10/19/2017 8:40:39 AM PDT by Constitution Day
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To: Red Badger

https://pets.webmd.com/dogs/guide/why-dogs-dig-what-you-can-do#1


22 posted on 10/19/2017 8:47:34 AM PDT by Moonman62 (Make America Great Again!)
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To: DCBryan1
then they would find out what is causing the cave formation:

It's an abandoned mine shaft created by the aliens who are doing extensive mining...mostly on the dark side. Everyone knows that. Sheesh.

23 posted on 10/19/2017 8:50:32 AM PDT by Bloody Sam Roberts ("Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment." - Will Rogers)
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To: DCBryan1

He smells cheese.


24 posted on 10/19/2017 8:56:15 AM PDT by Rebelbase (There are only two genders. The rest are mental disorders.)
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To: DCBryan1

So H G Wells’ Selenites really did live underground....


25 posted on 10/19/2017 9:12:22 AM PDT by expat2
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To: DCBryan1

Let me explaine the mission.... no there is to much let me sum up.

We are going to spend billions of dollars to establish a lunar base on a dead moon and live in a cave.

Everyone will want to come and visit Lunar Base One just to experience cave dwelling.


26 posted on 10/19/2017 9:25:08 AM PDT by usurper ( version)
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To: DCBryan1

I know that it is easier to find a cave, but surely if we can get to the Moon, we can make our own caves (and engineer them to be more spacious and efficient in their layout).


27 posted on 10/19/2017 9:40:46 AM PDT by Ancesthntr ("The right to buy weapons is the right to be free." A. E. van Vogt)
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To: dfwgator

One of my favorite one-pane cartoons EVER.


28 posted on 10/19/2017 9:41:11 AM PDT by Ancesthntr ("The right to buy weapons is the right to be free." A. E. van Vogt)
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To: Red Badger

#19 who was found buried there?..... : )


29 posted on 10/19/2017 9:45:36 AM PDT by minnesota_bound
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To: Constitution Day

How many holes does it take to fill the Albert Hall?


30 posted on 10/19/2017 11:17:47 AM PDT by refermech
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To: Vlad The Inhaler

Air? Is there air?


31 posted on 10/19/2017 11:19:55 AM PDT by refermech
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To: Ancesthntr
One of my favorite one-pane cartoons EVER.

Gary Larson probably saw that and thought, "Why didn't I think of that?"

32 posted on 10/19/2017 11:22:32 AM PDT by dfwgator
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To: DCBryan1

I really liked that show as a kid, have all episodes downloaded on my PC.
Used to have a 3 foot model/toy of Eagle One and two communicators when i was young.


33 posted on 10/19/2017 11:23:59 AM PDT by mowowie
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To: dfwgator

LOL


34 posted on 10/19/2017 12:00:01 PM PDT by Sequoyah101 (It feels like we have exchanged our dreams for survival. We just have a few days that don't suck.)
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To: Ancesthntr

https://www.osti.gov/scitech/biblio/5262838-subselene-nuclear-powered-melt-tunneling-concept-high-speed-lunar-subsurface-transportation-tunnels


35 posted on 10/19/2017 5:02:32 PM PDT by Ozark Tom
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