Traces of a mysterious expedition found on the Moon - who beat humanity to it?

The Moon, which we are used to considering barren and well-studied, unexpectedly presented a surprise. The latest data from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), analyzed by NASA specialists, revealed traces on its surface, the origin of which raises many questions. And, it seems, this is not the work of human hands.

Unnatural symmetry

A group of researchers led by astrogeologist Bradley Wilson noticed geometrically regular grooves and recesses in the lunar soil. According to scientists, such forms could hardly have arisen as a result of natural processes - they are too precise and symmetrical.

"We considered all possible scenarios, including tectonic activity and meteorite impacts," says Wilson. "But everything indicates that this is something different, of artificial origin."

Human trace excluded

Initially, a version was considered that the anomalies could have been left by previously launched vehicles, for example, as part of Soviet or Chinese lunar programs. However, after checking the coordinates with official archives, it turned out that the strange objects are located in places where humanity has never reached.

Who could have left these traces?

Among the discussed theories, several of the most debated can be highlighted:

• activity of an extraterrestrial life form;

• a secret mission not made public by any country;

• robotic devices launched during the period of geopolitical confrontation of the 20th century, about which no data remains.

However, none of the hypotheses has yet been confirmed documentarily or technically, and debates continue.

What's next?

Researchers insist on launching a new mission to conduct a detailed survey of the mysterious zone. They believe that the data obtained in the future may significantly change our knowledge about the Moon - and, possibly, about humanity's past in space.

"We are facing something big. This could be a turning point in the history of space exploration," Wilson noted.

Meanwhile, the main question remains open: who left these traces, and why didn't we know about it until now?