Chandrayaan-3 mission: ISRO scientists unlock ‘hidden’ secrets about surface temperature of moon’s south pole | Mint<img src='https://sb.scorecardresearch.com/p?c1=2&c2=6035286&cv=4.4.0&cj=1'>SubscribeSign inView Market DashboardHomeLatest NewsMarketsMarket NewsMark to MarketCommoditiesLive BlogsCryptocurrencyIPOStock MarketsMarket DataStock PagesIndex pagesBullionGold SilverFuelPetrolDieselNewsIndiaWorldWSJEconomistUS NewsTrendsPremium e-paperGlobal Partners WSJEconomistBarron'sMint SpecialsMint ExplainersMark to MarketLong StoryMint PrimerSnapviewSectionsCompaniesTechnologyMarketsMoneyMutual FundsInsuranceAutoIndustryPersonal FinanceCompaniesStart-upsCompany ResultsPeopleMoneyPersonal FinanceInsurance Ask Mint MoneyMutual FundsMyMintIPL 2025Personal LoanTechnologyGadgetsTech ReviewsApp News5G TechFoldable SmartphonesMint HindiMoreElection 2025OpinionAuto NewsSportsOrange Cap in IPL 2025Purple Cap in IPL 2025Cricket NewsIPL 2025 ScheduleEducationTools IFSC Code FinderIncome Tax CalculatorMint LoungeMintGenie Multi-MediaVideosWebStories Photo GalleryPodcastsExplore MintAbout usPrint subscriptionMint AuthorsSubscriber terms of usePrivacy PolicyTerms of UseDisclaimerMint codeCookie PolicyCode of ethicsSitemapContact UsHindustan TimesLive HindustanHealthshotsCredit CardKolkata Eden Gardens Weather LIVEIPL 2025 Opening Ceremony LIVE Hello UserSign inSign OutMy AccountSubscribeMy WatchlistNewslettersNotificationsMy ReadsFor YouView Less -View More +Data InsightsMarket DashboardBullionGoldSilverFuelPetrolDieselCommoditiesGoldGoldMAluminumMenthaoilSilverSilverMICGoldPetalNatural GasCopperZincSilverMCrudeOilGoldGinueaLeadCryptoCurrenciesView Less -View More +Top SectionsToday's NewsIndia NewsWorld NewsUS News TodayBudget 2025EconomyMoney NewsPersonal FinanceQ&AOpinionCompany Business NewsIPO NewsStart-upsCompany ResultsTop Company LeaderStock Market NewsStock MarketsCommodity NewsMark To MarketIPO NewsLive Blogpersonal loanpersonal loan emi calculatorPersonal Loan Interest RatePersonal Loan EligibilityBusiness LoanInstant LoanElection Results 2025Assembly Elections 2025Indian Industry AnalysisBanking NewsInfotech NewsInfrastructureAgricultureManufacturingEnergy NewsRetail NewsAuto NewsSports NewsOpinionViewsColumnsTechnology NewsGadgetsTech ReviewsApp NewsPolitics NewsLoungeBusiness of LifeSports NewsIPL 2025 IPL 2025 Points Table IPL 2025 Orange CapIPL 2025 Purple CapIPL Match Today | IPL 2025 ScheduleEducation News TodayView Less -View More +Premium Offeringse-paperWSJEconomistBarron'sMyMintMint PremiumView Less -View More +Tools and CalculatorsIFSC Code FinderIncome Tax CalculatorSIP CalculatorEMI CalculatorHome Loan EMI CalculatorCar Loan EMINPS CalculatorView Less -View More +MultiMedia CollectionsVideosWebStoriesPhoto GalleryPodcastsView Less -View More +More From MintMint GenieMint LoungeMint HindiView Less -Explore MintAbout UsPrint SubscriptionMint AuthorsTerms of UseDisclaimerMint CodeCode of ethicsCookie PolicyPrivacy PolicySubscriber - Terms of UseSITEMAPContact UsMint AppsView Less -View More +Copyright © HT Digital Streams Limited All Rights Reserved.Chandrayaan-3 mission: ISRO scientists unlock ‘hidden’ secrets about surface temperature of moon’s south poleChandrayaan-3's ChaSTE provided crucial temperature data from the Moon's high-latitude regions, enhancing the understanding of potential water-ice deposits. This research may support future lunar exploration and human habitation by identifying optimal sites for resource extraction. Written By Fareha NaazUpdated22 Mar 2025, 02:36 PM ISTChandrayaan-3 mission’s experiment revealed crucial insights about water-ice deposits on the Moon.(AFP)Chandrayaan-3 mission's new findings about water-ice deposits on the Moon has provided valuable insights for future lunar missions. Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander, which conducted Chandra’s Surface Thermophysical Experiment (ChaSTE), played a crucial role in the exploring Moon’s thermal environment and noted the potential for water-ice deposits. The experiment helped unveiled the never known before details about surface temperature of lunar south pole.Enhancing the understanding of lunar surface, the scientific marvel recorded in-situ temperature measurements from a high-latitude lunar regolith (soil). Explaining the importance of the project in developing human understanding about moon's atmosphere, K Durga Prasad from ISRO’s Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) said, “Water-ice prospecting is a crucial step in unlocking the Moon’s potential for supporting human habitat and furthering exploration," Times of India reported.Also Read | ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 hints at ice deposits on the moon and its water reservesHe added, “Lunar temperatures not only dictate water-ice, but also drive other aspects of science and exploration.” The new findings published in the journal Nature Communications Earth & Environment indicate that lunar surface temperatures go up to 355K (82°C) at the lunar south pole region. This figure is 25K higher than the expected 330K.Also Read | Vaishnaw cites Chandrayaan-3 to boast India’s potential to develop low-cost AI models‘High latitudes alter surface temperatures’According to scientists, the high temperature can be attributed to the lander’s placement on a sunward-facing local slope of 6°. “This discovery highlights how small-scale topographical variations at high latitudes can significantly alter surface temperatures, a phenomenon less pronounced in equatorial regions,” the scientist said, who was a part of the research led by the PRL team.Also Read | NASA veteran hails Chandrayaan-3, calls it a breakthrough for Moon’s water hunt!K Durga Prasad explained that global lunar temperatures were mapped through remote sensing before the Chandrayaan-3 mission as direct in-situ measurements were limited to the Apollo 15 and 17 missions. These two missions were primarily aimed on equatorial regions.Bridging the critical knowledge gap, ChaSTE’s developments sheds light into the Moon’s thermal behaviour at high latitudes. Thus, the experiment's observations suggest that larger poleward-facing slopes exceeding 14° will be the ideal conditions to locate water-ice deposits. The scientist noted that this research may support future lunar exploration and human habitation by identifying optimal sites for resource extraction.Catch all the Business News, Market News, Breaking News Events and Latest News Updates on Live Mint. 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