Lava tubes on Mars and the Moon are so wide they can host planetary bases

Subsurface cavities created by lava on Mars and the Moon could provide a shield against cosmic radiation, new research suggests.

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Lava tubes on Mars and the Moon are so wide they can host planetary bases