Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics VOL.129 ISSUE 3 | 28 February 2024
The Relationship Between the Energization of Moon‐Originating Ions and Terrain Type on the Lunar Surface
Kim + Baek + Jin ...
We analyze data acquired by the Kaguya satellite on 14 October 2008 when the Moon was in the terrestrial magnetotail lobe to gain new insight into the energization of ions...
AGU23 | 24 January 2024
Moon Accretion via Magnetospheric Erosion
Christopher Jay Irvine
When a regular (non-captured) moon orbits entirely within its planet’s magnetosphere, it is subject to magnetospheric erosion. Orbital velocities are generally slower than...
Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets VOL.129 ISSUE 2 | 7 February 2024
Global Distribution and Volume of Cryptomare and Visible Mare on the Moon From Gravity and Dark Halo Craters
Izquierdo + Checketts + Hampton ...
The present‐day distribution of mare basalts on the Moon is an important constraint on the timing, duration, and flux of volcanism on the Moon. In this work, we find...
Geophysical Research Letters VOL.51 ISSUE 7 | 28 March 2024
Lunar South Polar Water Cycle and Water Resources: Diurnal and Spatial Variations in Surficial Hydration From Repeated Moon Mineralogy Mapper Observations
Yu Lu + Wu + Chen ...
The diurnal variation and distribution of lunar surficial hydration (OH/H2O) is of great significance for understanding the solar wind implantation and water cycle on the...
AGU23 | 11 December 2023
Exploring the Moon: Training Astronauts for Artemis Missions
Cynthia A Evans + Angela Garcia + Chelsea Trainor ...
For the first time in over 50 years, NASA scientists are training astronauts assigned to lunar missions. The successful Artemis 1 test flight in 2022 set the stage for future...