Permanently shadowed regions are areas near lunar poles that never receive sunlight. These frigid traps preserve water ice and other volatiles, offering clues to solar system history. Scientists study them to understand lunar evolution, while space agencies and future explorers benefit by harvesting ice for water, oxygen, and rocket fuel.
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