Unlocking the Mysteries of Lunar Water: Potential Sources for Space Exploration, 1961-04-30

Item — Box: 16, Folder: 18

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_16_18_0011

Scope and Contents

The text discusses the possibility of finding water on the moon, either in subsurface pools, as ice, or locked in rocks. Scientists speculate that astronauts may be able to access water for their needs on the moon, either by extracting it from rocks or by finding ice in shadowed areas. The text also mentions the potential uses of water on the moon, such as for drinking, creating atmosphere, and fuel for rockets. The discovery of water on the moon could potentially support the idea of establishing a civilization there in the future.

Dates

Creation: 1961-04-30

Creator

From the Collection: Kerr, Robert Samuel, United States Senator from Oklahoma (1949-1963); 12th Governor of Oklahoma (1943-1947), 1896-1963 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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