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Ion Rocket to Map Moon with X-Rays

Posted by CmdrTaco on

jralls writes "The Guardian is reporting that a European ion-rocket has taken the last year to reach the moon and is about to enter lunar orbit. Once it slows and gets into a very low orbit, it will probe the surface with x-rays in an effort to solve the long standing puzzle of the moon's origin."

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  1. Which reminds me.... by Enoch+Zembecowicz · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Q: Why do the British drink warm beer? A: Because Lucas makes their refrigerators.

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    "Who's going to believe a talking head?" - Herbert West