Lunar Polar Ice

Lunar polar ice refers to water ice found in permanently shadowed regions near the Moon's poles, where sunlight never reaches. These cold, dark areas trap and preserve water molecules that may have been delivered by comets or asteroids over billions of years. This ice is valuable for future lunar exploration as a resource for drinking water, oxygen, and fuel. Exploring and utilizing these deposits can support sustained human presence on the Moon and help us learn more about the lunar environment and the history of water in the solar system.