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

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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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[-] [email protected] 21 points 9 months ago

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

[-] [email protected] 17 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

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

[-] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

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

[-] [email protected] 8 points 9 months ago

Ken M, is that you?

[-] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

Can’t argue with that logic

[-] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

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

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