NASA Confirms Water on Moon - Exciting News!

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In summary, NASA has confirmed the presence of water on the moon through their LCROSS mission, which threw up 100 kg of water. This was previously discovered by the Indian Chandrayaan-1 mission, but NASA's results are considered more reliable. Additionally, the Indian mission detected only a few hundred mL's of water, while NASA found a larger amount. The conversation also mentions the possibility of discovering air on the moon in the future.
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I was really excited to learn that NASA had confirmed water on the moon.
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/LCROSS/main/prelim_water_results.html" [Broken]
 
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Wasn't this scooped by the indian Chandrayaan-1 mission about a year ago ?
 
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mgb_phys said:
Wasn't this scooped by the indian Chandrayaan-1 mission about a year ago ?

Of course, but the NASA water is more "real". :wink:
 
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Interesting, I had never heard of that one. Well I guess that makes it slightly less awesome, but none the less now NASA knows there is water on the moon. :smile:
 
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Chandrayaan-1 carried some Nasa instruments along with ESA ones.
it supposedly also only cost $80M, but that probably doesn't include the foreign instrument costs
 
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It's time to apply for low gravity electrolysis patent.
 
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Way beyond that waht I'm looking at the low gravity Slip n' Slide.
 
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It is too general to be applied yet.
 
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Equate said:
Of course, but the NASA water is more "real". :wink:

The Indian spacecraft detected a few hundred mL's of water scattered around the area of a football field. LCROSS threw up 100 kg of water, and it didn't even make a particularly big plume.
 
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ideasrule said:
The Indian spacecraft detected a few hundred mL's of water scattered around the area of a football field. LCROSS threw up 100 kg of water, and it didn't even make a particularly big plume.

Yeah absolutely true.Anyways nice to know that so now how about the Air on moon.Imagine if it also comes true someday
 

1. What does the discovery of water on the moon mean for future space exploration?

The presence of water on the moon opens up new possibilities for future space exploration. Water can be used as a resource for drinking, growing plants, and creating rocket fuel, making it a valuable asset for sustained human presence on the moon.

2. How did NASA confirm the presence of water on the moon?

NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) detected water molecules in the Clavius Crater using its onboard infrared telescope. This discovery was confirmed by data from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, which detected water molecules in the moon's polar regions.

3. Is there enough water on the moon to sustain life?

While the exact amount of water on the moon is still being studied, the discovery of water molecules in the moon's soil suggests that there may be larger deposits of water in the form of ice. This could potentially sustain life or be used as a resource for future human exploration.

4. How does the presence of water on the moon impact our understanding of the moon's formation?

The discovery of water on the moon challenges previous theories about its formation. It was previously believed that the moon was formed from debris left over after a collision between Earth and a Mars-sized object. However, the presence of water suggests that the moon may have formed from materials that were already present in the early solar system.

5. Will NASA be sending missions to study the water on the moon?

Yes, NASA plans to send both manned and unmanned missions to study the water on the moon in more detail. These missions will help us understand the source and distribution of water on the moon, and how it can be utilized for future space exploration.

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