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Moon and morning planets
By: Stefano De Rosa

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LCROSS Data Confirms Water on the Moon
Posted by Guy Pirro on 11/14/2009 9:56 PM
The argument that the moon is a dry, desolate place no longer holds water. Secrets the moon has been holding, for perhaps billions of years, are now being revealed to the delight of scientists and space enthusiasts alike. The ejecta plume from the LCROSS impact contained at least 100 kilograms of water. But the same data that conclusively identifies water also indicates that the plume contained a surprisingly complex cocktail of other elements and compounds that the team is now struggling to identify. What other secrets will the moon reveal? The analysis continues.
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