Radar evidence of accessible Moon cave conduit below Mare Tranquillitatis pit

Researchers have discovered radar evidence of an accessible cave conduit on the Moon below the Mare Tranquillitatis pit. The study analyzed radar images obtained by the Mini-RF instrument onboard the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter in 2010. The findings suggest that a portion of the radar reflections from the Mare Tranquillitatis pit indicate a subsurface cave conduit tens of meters long. This discovery implies that the pit leads to an accessible cave conduit beneath the Moon's surface, making it a promising site for a lunar base. The cave could offer shelter from the harsh lunar environment and support long-term human exploration. The data supporting this study are openly available for further research and analysis. The research was supported by the Italian Space Agency and involved a collaborative effort from multiple institutions and researchers.