Unveiling Moon's Magma Ocean: Chandrayaan-3's Pivotal Discoveries

ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 mission data supports the theory of a primordial magma ocean on the Moon. Analyses of lunar soil from the south pole by the Pragyan rover revealed uniformity in rock composition, affirming the magma ocean hypothesis, though magnesium presence questions it.

Data from ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission supports the theory that the Moon was once covered by a 'magma ocean,' as suggested by an analysis published in the journal Nature.

The study relied on measurements of lunar soil recorded by the Pragyan rover, which traveled a 100-meter track on the lunar surface.

Deployed by the Vikram lander near the Moon's south pole on August 23, 2023, Chandrayaan-3's findings enhance our understanding of the Moon's geology and early evolution.

(With inputs from agencies.)