These are craters near the poles that, because of the moon’s tilt towards the sun ... of the IM-2 lander and the surface, creating a 3D map of the surrounding location.

Given that lunar craters are important tools for scientists to calculate the age of geological features on other planets with solid surfaces, moon maps like the new one assume greater significance.

One of Grace's hops is expected to be into a small crater about a quarter ... to position itself to map the distribution of the different forms of water on the moon's surface.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A private lunar lander is no longer working after landing sideways in a crater near the moon’s south pole and its mission is over, officials said Friday. The news came ...

This aims to map sources of water on the moon to shed ... it will examine features including the permanently shadowed craters at the moon's South Pole, which could contain significant quantities ...