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Chandrayaan-3 just confirmed the Moon was once a lava ocean! Mind blown? Find out more about our cosmic neighbor's hot past!

The recent findings from India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission have stirred up the scientific community, confirming a long-speculated theory that the Moon was once engulfed in a vast ocean of molten rock, or magma. This groundbreaking data, processed by ISRO, showcases that the lunar soil, or regolith, is much more uniform in its chemical composition than previously thought, echoing the dynamic history of our celestial neighbor. The Pragyan rover, deployed by the Vikram lander, has been at the forefront of these discoveries, revealing clues about the Moon's formative years when it was quite literally a ball of fire.

Chandrayaan-3’s exploration began with the Vikram lander’s touchdown last August, marking a significant moment in space exploration for India. Subsequent analyses of the soil near the Moon's south pole yielded tantalizing evidence supporting the lunar magma ocean hypothesis. As the rover took measurements, scientists noted that the specific mix of elements found suggests that the surface was once likely a roiling sea of molten rock, similar to how early Earth could have been.

This new evidence reshapes our understanding of the Moon's history and its evolution. The research also contributes to the ongoing quest by astronomers to piece together the early planetary processes that shaped not only the Moon but also the planets in our solar system. As ISRO continues to sift through the data returned by Chandrayaan-3, one can only imagine what other secrets the Moon might reveal in the future, possibly hinting at a more intense and fiery past than we ever envisioned.

Interestingly, the Apollo program between 1969 and 1972, which sent twelve NASA astronauts to the lunar surface, captured only a glimpse of the moon's landscape, but they couldn't have imagined the depths of its volcanic history. Also, did you know that magma oceans are not exclusive to the Moon? Similar ancient oceans of molten rock likely existed on several terrestrial planets, including our very own Earth! So next time you gaze at the Moon, remember – nestled in its dusty surface lies the remnant of a once fiery ocean!

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Chandrayaan-3 data confirms Moon's surface was once an ocean of ... (Business Standard)

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