Scientists pinpoint lunar water-ice hotspots, reshaping Artemis site selection and ISRU planning

Scientists have identified the lunar locations where water ice is most likely to be concentrated, providing critical guidance for Artemis mission site selection and in‑situ resource utilization (ISRU) development. The results narrow search areas and inform payload, mobility and operational requirements for future crewed and robotic missions.

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  • Directs Artemis site selection and ISRU design — especially as China's Chang'e‑7 mission is targeted for August 2026 to prospect and extract lunar water.
  • Reduces search‑area uncertainty and shapes payload, mobility and cryogenic‑handling requirements for crewed and robotic missions; aligns with the focused science programme on Artemis 2.
  • Refines geological priorities for sustained operations — complementary to new analyses showing unexpected mineral deposits in the Moon's largest impact crater that could affect resource strategies. (context)

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