Chandrayaan-3's Lunar South Pole Discovery: Surprising Sulfur Find
India's Chandrayaan-3 moon rover, Pragyan, has discovered traces of sulfur in the soil of the lunar south pole using the Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) instrument. This finding is significant as sulfur could potentially be used in building materials, solar cells, and batteries for future moon missions and human settlements. The discovery of sulfur adds to the understanding of the chemical composition of the lunar south pole and its potential resources, including water ice. The mission is also using LIBS to search for hydrogen, another key element of interest.