Illustration of the Marius lunar pit on the Moon with a potential underground cave

NASA Chooses GIMLI to Explore Marius Lunar Pit for Lunar Base Potential

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NASA has chosen a proposal led by the Planetary Science Institute to study the Marius lunar pit. The investigation aims to determine if a large underground cave extends beyond the pit's opening, which could be significant for establishing a lunar base.

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