The Moon is totally metal

[Mike Wehner]

• New readings from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter reveal that the metal content within lunar craters is significantly higher than on the surface.
• The findings could reveal a new link between the Moon and Earth and support formation theories.
• Ongoing research will be directed at craters in different areas to determine if the trend is consistent across the Moon.

When you look at the dusty white and gray surface of the Moon it's hard to know exactly what you're looking at. Here on Earth, the surface is covered in much more colorful soil, sand, or rocks. So what is the Moon's pale surface hiding? According to new research conducted by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, there's apparently a lot more metal on the Moon than was previously thought.

The LRO is a pretty amazing piece of equipment, and it's equipped with a radar that not only reveals some of the interesting geographical features of the Moon's surface but can also offer a hint as to what is lying beneath. NASA says that new evidence points to higher levels of iron and titanium than scientists had realized.

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