India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission has achieved an important achievement towards the discovery of water and snow on the moon. The thermal physics use (Chaste) performed by Vikram Lander has provided in-temperature measurements on the surface of the moon, which has helped scientists to understand the thermal environment of the moon and the possibility of ice deposition there. This discovery further strengthens the possibilities of establishing human settlements on the moon in the future and the use of resources there.
Chaste Uses of Chandrayaan-3: What is revealed?
The Chaste Equipment on ISRO’s Vikram Lander measured a temperature of 355k (82 ° C) on the southern pole of the moon, which was 25k more than the estimated 330k of scientists.
Important conclusions of this discovery:
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A significant difference between the upper surface of the moon and the temperature of deep layers was found.
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The chances of accumulating water and ice on high latitude have increased.
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Polar regions bent more than 14 ° may be more likely for stagnant deposition of water and ice.
K Durga Prasad, who is associated with ISRO’s Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), told the Times of India,
“Search for water and snow on the moon is an important step for the future of humans. The temperature not only affects water and ice, but it also determines other scientific and exploration aspects on the surface of the moon.”
Water and snow on the moon: Why is this search important?
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Possibility of human settlements in future
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If water and ice are present on the moon, it can be a natural source of water supply for astronauts living there.
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The ice can also be divided into hydrogen and oxygen and used as a rocket fuel.
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Long -term mission base in space
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Availability of water on the moon can become an important resource for Mars missions and other deep space operations in future.
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This will reduce the need to carry water from the Earth again and again, which will also reduce the cost of missions.
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New dimension for scientific discoveries
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The deposition of water and snow in the polar regions of the moon will help in understanding its climate history and the development of the solar system.
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This discovery can open new possibilities for major space agencies such as NASA, ISRO, ESA and CNSA.
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Further analysis of Chandrayaan-3 results
This important discovery has been published in the famous scientific magazine Nature Communications Earth & Environment. The team of scientists is making a detailed analysis of these figures to find out where and in what form permanent water reserves can be present on the moon.
India’s major success in space research can prove to be a revolutionary step not only from a scientific point of view but also towards human existence and resource use in space.
