New Discovery on Moon: Ice Found by ISRO! [science & tech]

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ISRO's groundbreaking discovery on the moon will change everything we know about space exploration! Discover the latest groundbreaking news from ISRO as they uncover a new treasure on the moon - ice! Watch this video to learn more about this exciting discovery and how it could impact future space exploration missions. Stay informed with the latest science and technology updates right here!
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April 30, 2024
A recent study reveals evidence for enhanced possibility of water ice occurrence in the polar craters of the Moon. The study is carried out by the scientists of Space Applications Centre (SAC)/ISRO, in collaboration with researchers at IIT Kanpur, University of Southern California, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and IIT (ISM) Dhanbad (Chakraborty et al., 2024). It suggests that the amount of subsurface ice in the first couple of meters is about 5 to 8 times larger than the one at the surface in both poles.
As such, drilling on the moon to sample or excavate that ice will be primordial for future missions and long-term human presence. Moreover, the study also suggests that the extent of water ice in the northern polar region is twice that in the southern polar region. As for the origin of this ice, the study confirms the hypothesis that the primary source of subsurface water ice in the lunar poles is outgassing during volcanism in the Imbrian period. The results also conclude that the distribution of water ice is likely governed by Mare volcanism and preferential impact cratering.
The research team used seven instruments comprising radar, laser, optical, neutron spectrometer, ultra-violet spectrometer, and thermal radiometer onboard the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter to understand the origin and distribution of water ice on the Moon.
Accurate knowledge of the distribution and depth of water ice occurrence in the lunar poles, as presented in the investigations, is crucial for constraining the uncertainties in selecting future landing and sampling sites for missions aimed at exploring and characterizing lunar volatiles.
This result also supports a previous study of SAC, ISRO pointing out the possibility of the presence of water ice in some of the polar craters, utilizing polarimetric radar data from the Chandrayaan-2 Dual-frequency Synthetic Aperture Radar instrument (Putrevu et al., 2023). Alongside, the presented comprehensive understanding of the occurrence of water ice in the lunar poles, in this study, is crucial for supporting ISRO’s future in-situ volatile exploration plans on the Moon.
Explore the Untapped Ice Reserves of the Moon: A Revolutionary Discovery
The Moon has long been a source of fascination, but recent discoveries have revealed a remarkable secret - it harbors much more ice within easily exploitable depths at its poles than previously thought. A collaboration of international scientists has uncovered this potential game-changer for space exploration, laying the groundwork for a sustainable human presence on the lunar surface.
Through the use of cutting-edge radar systems, neutron spectrometers, and thermal radiometers, researchers have been able to map the distribution and depth of these ice reserves. The uneven distribution between the northern and southern polar regions holds significant implications for future lunar base establishment, as accessibility to these resources could dramatically reduce the energy and resource requirements for sustaining human activities on the Moon.
Interestingly, these ice deposits are linked to ancient volcanic activity, challenging our previous understanding of the Moon's development. This discovery reshapes our geological understanding of our celestial neighbor and opens up new avenues for scientific exploration.
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OUTLINE:
00:00:00 A Glimpse into the Future
00:00:35 Unveiling Lunar Secrets
00:01:27 Tools of Discovery
00:02:02 Ice at the Lunar Poles
00:02:36 Rewriting Moon's Geological Story
00:03:13 Fueling Future Missions
00:03:40 Overcoming Challenges
00:04:15 The Road Ahead
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