The short answer is yes, scientists have confirmed that there is water on the moon. However, it is not in the form of large bodies of liquid water like we have on Earth. Instead, it exists as ice in the polar regions and in small amounts scattered across the surface.
Water was first discovered on the moon in 2009 by NASA's Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS) mission. This mission intentionally crashed a rocket into a permanently shadowed crater near the moon's south pole, creating a plume of debris. Analysis of this debris showed the presence of water molecules.
Scientists estimate that there may be as much as 600 million metric tons of water on the moon, mostly in the form of ice. This may not seem like a lot, but it could potentially be used for future human exploration and even to create rocket fuel.
The origin of the moon's water is still a topic of ongoing research and debate. Some scientists believe that it could have been delivered by comets or asteroids, while others think it may have been created by chemical reactions on the lunar surface.
While the presence of water on the moon is exciting, it is not yet clear how easily accessible or usable it is for future human missions. More research is needed to understand the distribution and form of the water, as well as the potential methods for extracting and using it. However, it is an important resource to consider for future exploration and potentially establishing a permanent human presence on the moon.