south pole
noun
1
a
usually South Pole
: the southernmost point of the earth
b
: the zenith of the heavens as viewed from the south terrestrial pole
2
of a magnet
: the pole that points toward the south
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The Griffin lander will demonstrate its ability to land with no official NASA payload, but will touch down on Mons Mouton near the western rim of Nobile crater close to the lunar south pole.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2026
And China aims to build a base of its own — also near the moon's south pole, which is thought to be rich in water ice — in collaboration with Russia and other partners.
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Mike Wall,
Space.com,
4 July 2026
These missions will help establish the foundation for a longterm human moon base at the lunar south pole.
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Blue Origin, the space outfit founded by Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, was set to deliver a prototype of its massive robotic lander, called Blue Moon, to the lunar south pole later this year.
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Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2026
And China aims to build a base of its own — also near the moon's south pole, which is thought to be rich in water ice — in collaboration with Russia and other partners.
—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
4 July 2026
These missions will help establish the foundation for a longterm human moon base at the lunar south pole.
—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Blue Origin, the space outfit founded by Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, was set to deliver a prototype of its massive robotic lander, called Blue Moon, to the lunar south pole later this year.
—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
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“South pole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/south%20pole. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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