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Dr. Shigeru Wakita (Purdue University) and Dr. William Bottke (SwRI)
Moon
June 2026
Verified: June 22, 2026
"Researchers used computer simulations to determine that the South Pole-Aitken basin was formed by a low-angle impact from the north. The impactor was likely a differentiated body with an iron core. The study suggests lunar mantle material is accessible in regions targeted for Artemis missions."