Chandrayaan-3 Confirms Moon’s Surface Age at 3.7 Billion Years
Kathmandu, Feb 11: Indian scientists have revealed that the lunar surface at Chandrayaan-3’s landing site, now named Shiva Shakti Point, is approximately 3.7 billion years old. This discovery was made through extensive morphological and topographical analysis by researchers from the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad.
India made history on August 23, becoming the first country to successfully land near the south pole of the Moon. Data collected by the Pragyan Rover and Vikram lander is helping scientists better understand the Moon’s evolution.
Using Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) cameras, PRL scientists analyzed 50 craters, measuring between 500 and 1,150 meters in diameter, to determine the landing site’s age. They found that the impact of space weathering in the area was lower than expected, suggesting that some craters could be relatively young.
Further research indicates that the Moon’s surface is constantly changing due to micrometeorite impacts and thermal fluctuations, gradually transforming rocks into regolith. Two large rocks, over 17 meters in size, were found near a fresh crater close to the landing site.
India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission continues to provide valuable insights into the Moon’s history and surface conditions.
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