India's Lunar Rover Uncovers Moon's Secrets: Elements and Temperature at the South Pole
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India's Chandrayaan-3 lunar rover has made its first scientific observations at the Moon's south pole, confirming the presence of sulfur through laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS). Preliminary analyses also suggest the presence of aluminum, iron, calcium, chromium, titanium, manganese, silicon, and oxygen. The rover will continue to investigate the region for signs of frozen water, study the atmosphere, and determine the composition of the south pole. The discovery of water could be valuable for future lunar bases and missions to Mars.
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