why chandrayaan 3 is landing on south pole

Firstly, the south pole of the moon is believed to contain vast reserves of water ice. These ice deposits, which are thought to be embedded within the permanently shadowed craters, could potentially be an invaluable resource for future manned missions to the moon and beyond. By studying this region...

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Main Author: Dr. Girish Mittal
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:unknown
Published: 2023
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Online Access:https://zenodo.org/record/8277441
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8277441
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Summary:Firstly, the south pole of the moon is believed to contain vast reserves of water ice. These ice deposits, which are thought to be embedded within the permanently shadowed craters, could potentially be an invaluable resource for future manned missions to the moon and beyond. By studying this region in detail, Chandrayaan 3 aims to gather crucial data about the amount and distribution of water ice, shedding light on the moon's history and its potential as a stepping stone for human space exploration.