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NASA’s ‘exciting’ moon discovery likely to be about water – expert – Newshub
Speculation is rife after NASA on Thursday said it has made an “exciting new discovery” about the moon.
The reveal is scheduled for 5am on Tuesday (NZ time). Dr Steel pointed to clues in NASA’s statement on Thursday the discovery will involve water.
Firstly, the discovery was made using the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) – a Boeing 747 which flies in the stratosphere with an onboard telescope, above most of the atmosphere’s water vapour.
The second clue is the four NASA staff who’ll be presenting the discovery on Tuesday – three managers and just one scientist, Casey Honniball…
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