Last month, India made history when it became the first country to land a lunar mission near the Moon’s south pole. Chandrayaan-3’s lander and rover – called Vikram and Pragyaan – spent about 10 days in the region, gathering data and images to be sent back to Earth for analysis. Isro has provided regular updates on their movements and findings. Notable discoveries include the rover covering a distance of over 100m, avoiding craters, thanks to its special wheel mechanism. The temperature variation on the Moon’s surface suggests the soil could be used as a natural insulator. The presence of sulphur indicates the presence of water ice and sheds light on the Moon’s evolution. Furthermore, the mission detected an event resembling a Moonquake, which could help understand the Moon’s geology. These findings are significant in advancing our knowledge of lunar exploration and potential future missions. Read more about India’s Moon mission discoveries here.