Skip to main content

China's lunar probe has detected water in lunar samples

A recent discovery by China's lunar probe has revealed traces of water in lunar samples, improving our understanding of lunar geology and China's ambitious space program.

 According to a group of scientists from Chinese universities, the Chinese lunar probe Chang'e-5 detected water in lunar soil samples. The findings were published in the journal Nature Astronomy on Monday.

Chang'e-5, which completed its mission in 2020, returned to Earth with samples of rocks and soil from the moon. The discovery confirms previous findings from NASA's infrared detector, which detected water on the moon in 2020. Additionally, traces of water were found in samples analyzed in the 1960s and 1970s.

However, Chang'e-5 samples taken from the higher latitudes of the Moon provide new insight into how water might exist on the Moon's surface. Chinese researchers suggest that "water molecules may be stored in the sunlit regions of the Moon in the form of hydrated salts."

Chang'e-5 became the first lunar sample collection mission in four decades, following the historic landing of Chang'e-4 on the far side of the moon in January 2019. Last month, the Chang'e-6 mission completed its mission to collect the first samples from the far side of the Moon.

Over the past decade, China has invested heavily in its space program in an effort to match the capabilities of the United States and Russia. The country built a space station and became the third country to send astronauts into orbit. China plans to send a manned mission to the moon by 2030 and intends to establish a base on the surface of the moon.

The detection of water in lunar samples by China's Chang'e-5 mission highlights the country's growing potential in space exploration and provides valuable data for future lunar missions.

Additional source of information Barrons  

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

IN TREND

Green Energy Costs to 2035: Prices & Trends

Green Energy Costs to 2035: Why Solar and Wind May Rise While Batteries Fall The global renewable energy revolution is accelerating. Governments, corporations, and households are investing billions in green energy systems. Yet a paradox is emerging: while the cost of generating solar power and wind energy may increase in the coming decade, battery storage prices are projected to decline significantly. Why is this happening? And what will it mean for consumers and investors by 2035? This evergreen analysis explores the economic forces shaping energy markets, provides price forecasts in U.S. dollars, and explains how global trends could redefine the cost of clean electricity. Why Green Energy Became So Affordable Over the past 15 years, renewable technologies have experienced dramatic cost reductions. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) , global weighted-average costs of solar photovoltaic electricity dropped by nearly 90% between 2010 an...
Post a Comment
READ MORE

NASA’s Webb Uncovers Methane on Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS: A Cosmic Breakthrough

Imagine looking up at the night sky and realizing that the tiny, distant glimmer you see isn't just a remnant of our own cosmic neighborhood, but a visitor from a completely different solar system. The universe is whispering secrets to us, and for the first time in human history, we have the ears to listen. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has just shattered our understanding of interstellar travelers by detecting methane on the comet 3I/ATLAS. This isn't just a chemical reading; it is a profound connection to the unknown, a bridge built of stardust and science that links our home to the mysterious voids between stars. The Arrival of an Interstellar Messenger For decades, astronomers dreamed of catching a glimpse of an object originating from outside our solar system. In 2017, we met 'Oumuamua, and later, 2I/Borisov. However, the discovery of 3I/ATLAS —often referred to as an interstellar comet—has provided us with a laboratory like no other. When this icy wanderer...
Post a Comment
READ MORE

Unearthing the Secrets of Notre-Dame: The Archaeological Discovery of the Century

Imagine standing in the heart of Paris, surrounded by the echoes of modernity—the honking of taxis, the bustle of tourists, and the vibrant hum of a 21st-century metropolis. Now, imagine peeling back the layers of time, descending deep into the cool, silent earth beneath the scarred but resilient frame of Notre-Dame Cathedral. What lies beneath is not merely dirt and stone; it is a time capsule, a bridge across millennia, and quite arguably, the most significant archaeological find in modern French history. When the catastrophic fire of 2019 ravaged the cathedral, the world watched in heartbreak. But from the ashes, a new narrative emerged. As architects and historians prepared to reconstruct the spire, they stumbled upon secrets that had been buried for nearly two millennia. This is the story of the "dig of the century," where ghosts of the past finally meet the light of the present. Who Excavated the Site? The Guardians of History The monumental task of excavating ben...
Post a Comment
READ MORE