"Future astronauts may be able to find water even near the equator by exploiting these water-rich areas," Roger Clark, the institute's senior scientist, noted, emphasizing the significance of these findings for future lunar exploration.
The analysis of lunar mineralogy maps shows that water molecules are far more widespread than previously thought, suggesting a more abundant resource for astronauts on the Moon.
Researchers discovered that color signatures consistent with water and hydroxyl were found throughout the lunar surface, challenging the prior belief that water was limited to the polar regions.
The findings, derived from data collected by the Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft, indicate that rocks from lunar craters contain the richest deposits of water, highlighting potential exploration sites.
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