Conversation

Humans and robots will retrieve samples from the Moon and bring them back to Earth for study. Instead of finding random locations on the Moon, a new map is helping scientists pinpoint the exact spots that have the greatest potential for study. It's a high-resolution geologic map of the Orientale basin, where an enormous asteroid struck the Moon billions of years ago. The map helps identify parts from the original basin impact melt, which is ideal for sample return.

https://www.psi.edu/blog/new-lunar-maps-can-help-guide-future-sample-return-missions/