Chandrayaan 3, Indias lunar lander and rover mission, has made several significant findings on the Moon. Here is a list of some of the elements and compounds it has discovered so far:
- Oxygen
- Sulphur
- Iron
- Silicon
- Aluminum (Al)
- Calcium (Ca)
- Chromium (Cr)
- Titanium (Ti)
- Manganese (Mn)
One of the most surprising discoveries was the presence of sulfur in the lunar south pole's soil, which was confirmed by an instrument aboard the mission's Pragyan rover. This finding has provided valuable insights into the composition of the Moon's surface and its geological history.
The Chandrayaan 3 spacecraft successfully landed on the lunar surface on August 23, 2023, making India the fourth nation in the world to achieve this feat. The mission's
