Chandrayaan-3: ISRO says Pragyan rover confirms presence of sulphur, other elements on Moon’s south pole

Written By DNA Web Team | Updated: Aug 29, 2023, 08:51 PM IST

The existence of sulphur (S) on the surface of the moon has been verified by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

On Tuesday, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) shared a thrilling update about its Chandrayaan-3 rover. The rover's onboard instrument known as Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) achieved a significant milestone by successfully conducting its very first in-situ experiments. These experiments aimed to analyze the elemental composition of the Moon's south pole region.

This achievement is groundbreaking because it marks the first instance where in-situ measurements have been utilized to confirm the presence of Sulphur (S) on the lunar surface. In addition to this exciting discovery, ISRO also disclosed that they are actively engaged in a mission to detect Hydrogen (H) within the Moon's south pole area.

The presence of sulphur (S) in the lunar surface near the south pole is definitely confirmed by the Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscope (LIBS) instrument on board the Rover. As expected, Al, Ca, Fe, Cr, Ti, Mn, Si, and O are also found. Hydrogen (H) is being sought after, tweets ISRO.

This advancement is a remarkable step forward in lunar exploration, providing us with deeper insights into the Moon's makeup and potential resources. The continuous efforts of ISRO promise to unlock even more secrets about our celestial neighbor.

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