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one of the two points where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects its surface

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South Pole· Reporting · 1 source · Aug 3, 2026Story

NASA Eyes South Pole Landing Despite Astronaut’s Warning

A NASA astronaut cautioned that landing at the lunar south pole could leave an appendicitis-ridden crew member stranded there.

Reporting· Aug 3, 2026

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The South Pole, also known as the Geographic South Pole or Terrestrial South Pole, is the point in the Southern Hemisphere where the Earth's axis of rotation meets its surface. It is called the True South Pole to distinguish from the south magnetic pole.

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