Surface mineralogy and stratigraphy of the lunar South Pole-Aitken basin from Clementine UV/VIS and NIR data

• Published in: Planetary and Space Science
• Main Authors: Borst, A.M., Foing, B.H., Davies, G.R., van Westrenen, W.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: 2012
• Subjects: South pole
• Online Access: https://research.vu.nl/en/publications/7977097a-9d1c-4abc-b3f4-882aaac25835; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pss.2011.07.020

The South Pole-Aitken (SPA) basin, located on the lunar far side, is one of the oldest and largest recognised impact structures in the solar system. The basin is a proposed site for future sample return missions and human bases due to the unique geological environment and its potential for preservat...