Key Points
One of the key findings is that the lunar impact record began during the solidification of the lunar magma ocean, with clear impact structures being preserved from about 4.46 billion years ago...
Scientists have made significant strides in understanding the Moon's impact history, shedding light on the early solar system's evolution and the formation of terrestrial planets...
Recent research has revealed crucial insights into lunar crater chronology and impact flux, with implications for our understanding of Earth's own geological past...
However, researchers emphasise the need for further exploration, particularly of sites older than 3.92 billion years, to refine our understanding of lunar impact flux and early meteorite impact processes...
As various countries plan future lunar exploration missions, scientists anticipate that new samples and remote sensing data will help resolve outstanding questions about the Moon's early impact history...
