⚠️NASA is going to investigate a giant hole that could lead to a cave on the Moon

A massive opening on the Moon could be a gateway to an underground world and NASA wants to find out what lies beneath.

The Marius Hills Pit is estimated to be up to 150 feet (46 meters) deep and 300 feet (91 meters) wide. Scientists suspect it may be a skylight formed when the roof of an ancient volcanic lava tube collapsed, potentially exposing a much larger cave.

NASA has selected a mission called GIMLI to investigate the site using a lunar rover equipped with ground-penetrating radar, seismic probes and gravity-measuring instruments. The goal is to determine whether a substantial underground cavity exists and uncover clues about the Moon’s volcanic past.

But the discovery could have implications far beyond geology. Underground lunar caves could shield astronauts from dangerous radiation and extreme surface temperatures, potentially making them natural shelters for future lunar bases.

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