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Moon's ice not as old as believed, study finds (interestingengineering.com)

submitted 2 years ago by livus@kbin.social to c/worldnews@lemmy.ml

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A new study finds that the Moon's ice deposits are much younger than previously believed, altering plans for future lunar exploration.

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[–] Phen@lemmy.eco.br 22 points 2 years ago (3 children)

It can't be more than a few minutes old, since they don't have fridges there and ice melts pretty quick.

[–] Agent641@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Ah see thats where youre getting confused. 'Ice' is slang for crystal methamphetamine which doesnt melt. The moon is covered in meth. Thats why moon 'rocks' are so expensive

[–] exploding_whale@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago

If that were true, the tweakers would have a thriving space program by now.

[–] Elroy_Berdahl@feddit.uk 6 points 2 years ago

Ken M, is that you?

[–] The_Eminent_Bon@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Not if they covered it with sawdust and wrapped it in old newspapers