The moon continues to shrink... New cracks have been detected on its surface

Scientists at the Center for Earth and Planetary Studies at the National Air and Space Museum in the United States have concluded that the moon continues to shrink and reshape its surface, according to a new study that detected more than a thousand recent cracks on its surface.

The study said these new cracks could mean that "future exploration missions may face risks associated with strong lunar tremors, which necessitates taking seismic considerations into account when planning landings and working on the surface."

The study's lead researcher, Cole Naipafer, pointed out that future trips to the moon will be extremely important for collecting more accurate data on lunar tectonics and seismic activity, explaining that this data will directly reflect on the safety and scientific success of missions, both current and future.

He added: "We are living in a very exciting time for lunar science and exploration."

Although scientists have known since 2010 that the moon is gradually shrinking, the new study considered the discovery of additional cracking signs to be an important development in understanding the geology of the moon .

Experts believe that these results may help to build a clearer picture of the Moon's internal structure and its thermal and seismic history, which will contribute to improving hazard models related to seismic activity on its surface.

In light of this, NASA, which plans to send humans back to the moon by 2028, may take additional precautions to enhance the safety of astronauts and exploration equipment, the study said.