Surprising Lunar Discovery: Chandrayaan-3 Detects Abnormal Sulfur Levels

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Surprising Lunar Discovery: Chandrayaan-3 Detects Abnormal Sulfur Levels
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India's Chandrayaan-3 lander has provided scientists with valuable new data from the Moon, including an unexpected discovery of higher levels of sulfur in the lunar soil near the south pole. The presence of sulfur could have implications for future lunar exploration, as it could potentially be used as a resource for building materials and energy production. The measurements also offer insights into the geologic history of the Moon and its formation. Further analysis and calibration of the data are underway, while the lander hibernates through the lunar night.

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