Chandrayaan-2 makes first-ever observation of Sun's impact on Moon, says ISRO - The Hindu
India’s Chandrayaan-2 mission has achieved a remarkable scientific milestone by observing, for the first time, how solar activity impacts the Moon’s surface. According to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the findings were made using the Chandra’s Atmospheric Composition Explorer-2 (CHACE-2) instrument onboard the orbiter. This observation highlights how the Sun’s energetic particles interact with the lunar exosphere, offering new insights into space weather effects on airless bodies like the Moon. ISRO stated that variations in solar radiation directly influence the composition and density of the Moon’s thin atmosphere. These results will help scientists better understand lunar evolution, volatile movement, and how future Moon missions can plan for solar-induced challenges. The Chandrayaan-2 mission, launched in 2019, continues to provide valuable data for India’s growing space research efforts, strengthening the nation’s role in global lunar science exploration.
The Key points
- ISRO’s Chandrayaan-2 detected solar impact on the Moon.
- Discovery made using CHACE-2 instrument.
- First-ever observation of Sun-Moon interaction.
- Findings reveal solar radiation alters lunar exosphere.
- Study enhances understanding of lunar atmosphere dynamics.
- Data aids in future Moon mission planning.
- Solar particles influence lunar surface chemistry.
- Observation supports global lunar environment research.
- Chandrayaan-2 continues to deliver scientific insights.
- Strengthens India’s contribution to planetary science.
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