Аннотация
As a fundamental molecule to life on Earth, water is a key marker of habitable
environments in the Solar System. Yet after decades of exploration, the origins,
abundance, and distribution of water amongst the planets are not fully understood.
The recent discovery of substantial water ice deposits in the polar regions of both
Mercury and the Moon presents an opportunity to test hypotheses regarding the
delivery and retention of water and other volatiles in the inner Solar System. As the
Earth’s closest planetary neighbor, the Moon thus may be a uniquely accessible
keystone for addressing outstanding problems in planetary science directly linked
to habitability. Furthermore, water on the Moon is of great interest to the
exploration community, as a resource for astronauts and robotic missions of the
future.
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