surface

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“Beneath the surface, the reality is far less reassuring,” said Michelle Brouhard, head of policy and geopolitical risk at Kpler.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

"They saw impact flashes on the surface, which means material hitting the surface of the Moon and creating new craters," she said.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

"Human eyes and brains are highly sensitive to subtle changes in color, texture, and other surface characteristics," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Artemis III, in Earth’s orbit, aims to test docking procedures with SpaceX’s and Blue Origin’s lunar landers next year, and Artemis IV, slated for 2028, hopes to put boots on the dusty lunar surface.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Then, using every bit of strength he had, he swam upward, pulling the boy toward the surface.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret