Something is Still Lurking Below the Moon's Surface

Chandrayaan 3 marked India's historic achievement as the fourth nation to land on the Moon and the first at its South Pole. Despite its successes, the mission did not find the expected water ice, raising questions about its location. The mission, comprising the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover, provided valuable data on the Moon's surface elements and temperature variations. While no water ice was detected, the findings suggest it may be beneath the surface. The mission's insights are crucial for future lunar exploration and potential colonization.

Which nation became the first to land a spacecraft on the Moon's South Pole?

• China

• Russia

• USA

• India

What was the primary goal of Chandrayaan 3's mission?

• To find new minerals

• To locate water ice

• To test new technology

• To map the Moon's surface

Which previous mission provided the first definitive proof of water ice on the Moon?

• Viking 1

• Apollo 11

• Luna 2

• Chandrayaan 1

How much did the Chandrayaan 3 mission cost compared to NASA's Artemis mission?

• $4.1 billion

• $75 million

• $1 billion

• $500 million

What was the main technological limitation of Chandrayaan 3?

• Low resolution cameras

• Limited fuel capacity

• Limited communication range

• Inability to survive lunar night

Which element was notably absent in Pragyan's analysis?

• Oxygen

• Iron

• Hydrogen

• Sulphur

What was the first ever in situ measurement made by Indian scientists at the Moon's pole?

• Sulphur

• Helium

• Nitrogen

• Carbon

What did Vikram's temperature readings suggest about the location of water ice?

• On the surface

• In the atmosphere

• In the craters

• Beneath the surface

What was the temperature detected by Vikram at 8 centimeters below the Moon's surface?

• 0°C

• 100°C

• -10°C

• 60°C

What advice is given to future astronauts looking for water on the Moon?

• Bring a map

• Bring a camera

• Bring a shovel

• Bring a telescope