Astronomy Cast Ep. 753: Why is the Moon's South Pole So Interesting?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1wdW0-lNtc


Streamed live on Apr 21, 2025.


I’m sure you’ve heard that all eyes are on the Moon’s southern
pole. This is where various  NASA and Chinese missions are
targeting. What makes this region so special and what are the
special challenges that explorers will face. From TV shows to
real-world missions, it seems like everyone just wants to explore
the Moon's South Pole. But why? Learn here!


 


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