September 16, 2025
To prepare for future missions to the moon and Mars, scientists carried out field tests to assess whether autonomous robots can examine lava caves. These field tests were undertaken in a lava cave in Lanzarote, which is a Spanish island. These types of caves also exist on the moon and Mars and have the potential to serve as shelter sites for humans on space exploration missions. Additionally, they could support life. Some technical issues were exposed during the trials undertaken by scientists, which they can tackle before future missions.
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