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Jan 2024
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Is the shrinking moon a looming threat t...

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A recent study reveals the moon is gradually shrinking, resulting in an increasing number of landslides. But what does this mean for future astronauts? Leo Enright, space commentator, joins us to shed light on these findings.

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