Marvin is a lunar impact crater that lies near the south pole of the Moon. The rim of the crater is approximately 16 miles from the pole. The area near the crater is projected to be the site of future exploration by Artemis 3 astronauts.[1]

The crater is named after pioneering planetary geologist Ursula Marvin.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "See Artemis 3 landing site near moon's south pole in stunning new NASA photos". Space.com. 2023-05-05. Archived from the original on 2023-06-28.
  2. ↑ https://www.usgs.gov/centers/astrogeology-science-center/news/iau-approves-name-marvin-crater-learn-about-ursula-marvin


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