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Extraterrestrial technology on the Moon? Scientists believe microscopic traces may exist

SAPO Notícias14 September 2026 at 20:30

There is a line of thinkers who continue to believe that "we are not alone" in this vast universe. As such, lunar dust may hold clues about civilizations that existed long before humanity.

Scientists believe microscopic traces of extraterrestrial technology may exist on the Moon. This theory is based on the possibility that advanced civilizations may have left marks of their passage, even if subtly and almost undetectable.

The Moon, being a celestial body without significant atmosphere and with reduced geological activity, may have preserved for millions or billions of years any traces of extraterrestrial activity that may have existed there.

If these suspicions are confirmed, such a discovery would be revolutionary for humanity, fundamentally altering our understanding of our position in the universe and the existence of other civilizations that may have existed before us.

Why this matters

The possibility of extraterrestrial traces on the Moon is of direct interest to those following scientific advances and space exploration, especially in Portugal and Europe, where future lunar missions are under discussion. This article feeds the public debate about the search for extraterrestrial life and the limits of current science.

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