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Remote SensingImpact craters serve as recorders of lunar evolutionary history, and determining the stratigraphic ages of craters is crucial. However, the age of many craters on the Moon remains undetermined.
Ke Zhang +8 more
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X‐ray computed tomography study of terrestrial analog cores in preparation for Mars sample return
Meteoritics &Planetary Science, Volume 61, Issue 3, Page 405-426, March 2026.Abstract Mars Sample Return (MSR) is expected to transform planetary science by providing unprecedented access to pristine Martian material. Initial characterization in the sample receiving facility (SRF) will rely on nondestructive techniques such as X‐ray computed tomography (XCT) to document the condition, distribution, and internal features of ...
Sophie Benaroya +3 more
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Evaluating Lunar Crater Ejecta Maturation across Wavelengths
The Planetary Science JournalEjecta blankets of young lunar craters provide an important window into the maturation processes of material at the lunar surface. As freshly exposed material degrades, the signature of that material changes in remote sensing data.
Angela M. Stickle +3 more
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Central peaks in lunar craters [PDF]
The Moon, 1975 Central peak features in 580 craters on the lunar near side were systematically studied, and detailed studies were made of several features of interest, in an attempt to define the mechanism of central peak formation. The peaks tend to be elongated along the preferred directions of the lunar grid.
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The Challenge of Icy Sample Return Begins With Artemis
Geophysical Research Letters, Volume 53, Issue 4, 28 February 2026.Abstract Throughout the Solar System, volatiles are found as solid ices. Returning ices to Earth for scientific analysis is critical to understanding the formation of a Solar System that bears life. This challenge begins with the Artemis missions to the lunar south polar region, where the coldest lunar regolith is enriched in H2O and other ices—systems
D. L. Gilbertson +7 more
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The Astronomical JournalThe regolith temperature of the Moon is strongly influenced by direct solar radiation and multiple-scattered thermal radiation from the surrounding terrains.
Zhen Yang +4 more
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Results in Earth SciencesThe Moon’s surface, marked by craters, serves as a crucial record of the Solar System's impact history, offering key insights into planetary formation and evolution.
Mimansa Sinha, Sanchita Paul
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Freeze‐Thaw Cycling Accelerated Olivine Weathering and Water Sequestration on Icy Mars
Geophysical Research Letters, Volume 53, Issue 4, 28 February 2026.Abstract Geological evidence and paleoclimate models suggest that freeze‐thaw (FT) cycling has played a pivotal role in shaping the Martian surface composition throughout geological time. Here we show the experimental investigation of the sulfuric acid weathering of olivine under simulated FT conditions (193–293 K).
Jing Liu +8 more
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SCCA-YOLO: Spatial Channel Fusion and Context-Aware YOLO for Lunar Crater Detection
Remote SensingLunar crater detection plays a crucial role in geological analysis and the advancement of lunar exploration. Accurate identification of craters is also essential for constructing high-resolution topographic maps and supporting mission planning in future ...
Jiahao Tang +3 more
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Shock Metamorphism of Lunar Minerals
Space: Science & TechnologyImpact events have played a crucial role in the formation and evolution of the Moon, as evidenced by the numerous of impact craters on its surface, indicating a long history spanning over 4 billion years characterized by numerous such occurrences. As the
Jianxi Zhu +6 more
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