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Apollo 17 astronuat Jack Schmitt standing on the surface of the Moon while holding a rake full of rock samples. Getty Images
Apollo 17 astronuat Jack Schmitt standing on the surface of the Moon while holding a rake full of rock samples. Getty Images
New findings in lunar soil samples suggest Moon water could fuel future space exploration
Discovery comes as there is a renewed interest in the Moon, with space agencies trying to send astronauts there for longer stays