April 8, 2010
Despite the close proximity between the Earth and the Moon, there’s a big difference between the surface of the Moon and of Earth’s. Much of the difference between the two celestial bodies is caused by the absence of the following attributes on the Moon: an atmosphere, bodies of water, and plate tectonics. Since the Earth’s [...]
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March 19, 2010
Regolith is the blanket of soil, broken rocks, dust, and other tiny objects that cover some celestial bodies like the Earth, Moon, asteroids, and other planets and natural satellites. On Earth, the presence of regolith – in this case, soil – is essential for the survival of various organisms. It’s where the plants grow and [...]
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