ISRO's Chandrayaan-2 Detects Strong Signs of Water Ice in Lunar Craters
Summary
ISRO's Chandrayaan-2 orbiter has detected strong signs of water ice beneath the surface within deep craters near the moon's south pole using synthetic aperture radar technology.
Key Points
- ISRO's Chandrayaan-2 orbiter has detected strong signs of subsurface water ice in craters near the moon's south pole.
- The discovery was made by scientists from the Physical Research Laboratory in Ahmedabad.
- Dual Frequency Synthetic Aperture Radar (DFSAR) aboard Chandrayaan-2 was used to analyze the moon's surface and subsurface.
- Subsurface ice could support future moon missions by providing drinking water, oxygen, and rocket fuel.
