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Water molecules on the moon's surface

August 15 , 2021 998 days 789 0
  • ISRO's Chandrayaan-2 orbiter has detected water molecules on the moon's surface.
  • There was widespread lunar hydration and unambiguous detection of OH and H2O signatures on the moon between 29 degrees north and 62 degrees north latitude.
  • The findings were published in Current Science Journal.
  • According to the researchers, the formation of hydroxyl or water molecules occurs due to a process called space weathering.
  • Space weathering happens when the solar winds blow over the lunar surface.

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