'Water traps' found on moon's surface

Water could be more common on the moon than previously thought in what would provide 'everything that NASA needs' for future lunar missions.

Natural supplies of water there would allow astronauts to hydrate themselves and could provide fuel for other space missions.

Researchers have suggested that in some cases tiny patches of ice might exist in permanent shadows no bigger than a one-pence coin.

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