NASA reveals landing site for robots that will drill for water ice

The video discusses a mission to drill on the moon near the Shackleton Connecting Ridge. A lander equipped with a drill robot, flying drone, and wheeled drone will be deployed. The mission aims to find water ice in the moon's soil, which is crucial for future moon bases. The site is chosen to balance sunlight for power and coolness to preserve ice. The flying drone will gather surface data, while the wheeled drone tests a 4G network.

How deep will the drill be able to drill into the moon's surface?

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What is the significance of finding water ice in the moon soil?

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