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Russian scientists set about developing an apparatus capable of take samples of lunar soil at a depth of 15 meters. As reported Head of the Laboratory of Geochemistry of the Moon Evgeny Sluta, given the device will help to reach the depth at which it is located underlying lunar soil of the rock. Also Sluta reported that in currently “a new rig version is being developed generation that is able to take soil samples at a depth of up to 15 meters. “The weight of this unit is about 80 kg. Scientists consider that with a drill length of 15 meters it is possible over the entire surface of the moon reach the underlying lunar soil of the rock. Its unusual scientists plan to find out when the moon began its study synchronous rotation around its axis simultaneously with the rotation of our planet and is now always turned to us on one side. For this, according to scientists, it is enough to take the soil on the back of the Selena. In addition, scientists inspired by the project are considering the ability to install on the lunar surface 10 automated stations for seismic assessment. All equipment is from a container weighing approximately 50 kilograms. For implementation such a project is really worth observing, since many independent researchers often call the moon artificial an object created by an unknown high-tech civilization. Who knows, maybe this study will bring us a little closer to unraveling the secrets of the origin of the main satellite of the Earth.
Andrey Vetrov
Moon
