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Hubble Scours The Moon For Resources

By Keith Cowing
NASA Watch
October 19, 2005

NASA’s Hubble Looks for Possible Moon Resources

“Hubble’s resolution and sensitivity to ultraviolet light have allowed the telescope to search for important oxygen-bearing minerals on the moon. Since the moon does not have a breathable atmosphere, minerals, such as ilmenite (titanium and iron oxide), may be critical for a sustained human lunar presence. Ilmenite is a potential source of oxygen for breathing or to power rockets.”

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