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hunter

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8. Water is a very common molecule in our solar system.

Reply to world wide wally (Reply #7)

Wed Oct 28, 2020, 06:46 PM

Oct 2020

The planet Venus still has significant water -- about 20 ppm in its atmosphere.

Even closer to the sun Mercury has some water.

Beyond Mars there is plenty of ice.

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Water on the moon is more common than we thought, studies reveal [View all] Eugene Oct 2020 OP

well, after this planet is destroyed llashram Oct 2020 #1

and they form an aliance called aramco or russia america the rich and corps. AllaN01Bear Oct 2020 #4

no doubt llashram Oct 2020 #5

The Moon is a Harsh Mistress. WheelWalker Oct 2020 #6

No Life on the Moon reader1 Oct 2020 #2

Cool 😎 Sherman A1 Oct 2020 #3

I can't wrap my head around where water on the moon would come from. world wide wally Oct 2020 #7

Water is a very common molecule in our solar system. hunter Oct 2020 #8

An abundance of hydrogen in the Solar System, but oxygen on the moon? world wide wally Oct 2020 #9

Water ice is abundant all over the Solar System. Eugene Oct 2020 #11

Just saw a meme that Donnie has created a Space Navy now that there is water on the moon! n/t JustFiveMoreMinutes Oct 2020 #10