In a groundbreaking study published in the journal Nature Astronomy, scientists have harnessed data from the Chandrayaan-1 mission to provide a more comprehensive explanation for the origin of water ice discovered in the permanently shaded regions of the Moon. The research suggests that high-energy electrons within Earth’s plasma sheet, a region within the magnetosphere, have played a significant role in lunar surface weathering and may have even contributed to the formation of water on our celestial neighbor. The Magnetosphere’s Vital Role The Earth’s magnetosphere is a critical protective shield, safeguarding…
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Live Updates: Chandrayaan-3 Launch Marks India’s Endeavor for Lunar Landing
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) embarked on the Chandrayaan-3 mission, aiming to achieve a soft landing on the Moon. The launch took place on Thursday, July 14, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 2.35 PM IST. If successful, India will join an exclusive group of countries that have accomplished this feat, including the United States, the Soviet Union, and China. The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft has now entered orbit around the Earth, beginning its journey towards the Moon. Here are the live updates on the mission’s progress. Launch…
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