It could be simpler for us to explore and reside on the moon. Moon That's more than we initially believed, according to scientists.
According to a recent study, ice could be located beneath the Moon's surface in larger areas of its polar regions than previously thought.
Utilizing that ice and converting it into water will probably play a key role in our investigation or potential settlement of the Moon. However, the exact quantity available remains uncertain.
The probability of discovering ice correlates with the surface temperature on the lunar surface.
However, our recordings of the lunar surface temperatures were conducted during the Apollo missions in the 1970s — which touched down near the equatorial region, quite distant from our planned landing site for futureMoon expeditions. Additionally, within those sections of the Moon, the incline ofthe terrain has minimal impact on thetemperature readings.
Currently, scientists have utilized data from ChaSTE—a temperature sensor experiment housed within the Vikram lander of Chandrayaan-3. This mission reached the lunar south pole’s boundary area in 2023.
They managed to examine both inclined and level sections of the terrain, discovering that areas with inclines facing away from the sun could potentially have surfaces cold enough for subsurface water ice accumulation. These conditions may exist on the moon, including sites targeted by NASA’s forthcoming crewed Artemis missions planned for landing spots on the lunar surface.
The results are detailed in a recent study titled 'Higher Surface Temperatures Near South Polar Region of the Moon Measured by ChaSTE Experiment on Board Chandrayaan-3,' which has been published in the journal. Communications Earth & Environment .
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