Chennai, Aug 20 (UNI) Why are countries across the
world investing their resources to reach and explore
the hitherto unexplored frontier--the Moon's South
Pole ?
ISRO, in a tweet said, the world over, countries,
companies and even individuals were turning to
the Moon--vying with each other to fly their flags
on the Lunar South Pole.
Its craters have been untouched by sunlight for
billions of years--offering an undisturbed record
of the solar system's origins.
It's permanently shadowed craters are estimated
to hold nearly 100 million tons of water.
It's regolith has traces of hydrogen, ammonia,
methane, sodium, mercury and silver--making
it an untapped source of essential resources.
Its elemental and position advantages make it
a suitable pit stop for future space exploration.
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