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How astronomers work out the size of our solar system

The moon’s south pole is designated as the location for the future China-led International Lunar Research Station (ILRS). It is a bold move, as the US also has ambitions to establish bases at the moon’s south pole – the Shackleton crater is prime real estate.

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