Turns out there are more places to explore on the moon than just the south pole.

By

Elisha Sauers

Elisha Sauers writes about space for Mashable, taking deep dives into NASA's moon and Mars missions , chatting up astronauts and history-making discoverers , and jetting above the clouds . Through 17 years of reporting, she's covered a variety of topics, including health, business, and government, with a penchant for public records requests. She previously worked for The Virginian-Pilot in Norfolk, Virginia, and The Capital in Annapolis, Maryland. Her work has earned numerous state awards, including the Virginia Press Association's top honor,

Best in Show , and

national recognition for narrative storytelling. For each year she has covered space, Sauers has won

National Headliner Awards , including first place for her Sex in Space series. Send space tips and story ideas to

[email protected] or text 443-684-2489.…