92. Where would we land? (A K2S Question)

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It depends on what kind of Moon experience you're looking for. If you want to visit the Apollo landing sites you'll have to go close to the lunar equator, while if you want to build power towers and mine hydrogen you will go to one of the lunar poles. Radio astronomers will likely land on the far side of the Moon. The crater Aristarchus is interesting for what is known as transient lunar events (TLE) thought to be associated with volcanic and radioactive decay gases venting to the lunar surface. At locations where you have regular traffic, a prepared surface is a good idea to help minimize the amount of regolith kicked up by landing and departing rockets. Beacons help incoming rockets stay on course, and markings and lights help to ensure a safe landing.

Answer provided by Thomas Matula, Ph.D. & Kenneth J. Murphy

Question and Answer extracted from the book Kids to Space - by Lonnie Schorer

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