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NASA develops batteries to power humanity's return to the moon
NASA researchers are actively developing advanced batteries designed to endure the extreme cold of the moon's south pole. Nighttime temperatures in this region can plunge to minus 328 degrees Fahrenheit, posing a major challenge for standard energy storage. Overcoming this technological hurdle is crucial for sustaining long-term human presence and robotic exploration on the lunar surface. The initiative highlights ongoing innovations in aerospace engineering to support future lunar missions.