The Moon : Life is possible on Moon ?

India’s Chandrayaan 3 mission is set to explore the moon and uncover its secrets, such as the presence of water and other mysteries related to its landscape. People are wondering whether humans could live on the moon in the future.

Many countries like India, the United States, China, and Russia are searching for an answer. Actually, there is no oxygen on the moon, which makes the possibility of life very low. If humans manage to establish an oxygen supply on the moon.

They would still face challenges due to extreme temperatures. Recently, there was good news: scientists found that the temperature near the moon’s equator can reach up to 121 degrees Celsius during the day and drop to -133 degrees Celsius at night. In some places on the moon, the temperature can even go as low as -200 degrees Celsius.

Research revealed that there are large craters on the moon with temperatures similar to Earth. In these areas, a temperature of around 17 degrees Celsius is expected. However, there’s also a danger from solar radiation and harmful rays on it that make survival there unlikely.

Scientists believe that humans could protect themselves from these hazards in shelters. But there’s a need for more research in this area. How these craters formed is an interesting question.

How were the Craters formed ?

About 4.3 billion years ago, Earth experienced intense meteor showers, and it also suffered from impacts, leading to the creation of these large holes called “moon craters.” When someone goes to the moon, these craters pose the most significant threat.

On the Other Mars planet has been already confirmed with their environments and their resources . Mars has contains almost 95% of CO2, 2.7% of Nitrogen , 1.6% of Argon and 0.13% of Oxygen . That means mars has contains a lots of gases like our planet Earth .

Chandrayaan-3 is on its journey to the moon.

Important News (Chandrayaan-3)

India celebrates a triumphant achievement as Chandrayaan-3 achieves a successful soft landing on the moon on 23rd August 2023 . Congratulations on this remarkable feat !

Chandrayaan-3 is a follow-up mission to Chandrayaan-2. To demonstrate the end-to-end capability to land and hover safely on the lunar surface. It consists of Lander and Rover configuration. It will be launched from LVM3 by SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota. The Motor part will bring the lander and rover a distance of 100 kilometers around the Moon. Propulsion module with spectropolarimetry payload for habitable planet (SHAPE). To study spectral measurements and polar metrics of the Earth from lunar orbit.

Chandrayaan-3 – Elements

Lander payloads:

The Chandra Surface Heat Test (ChaSTE) will look at how objects conduct heat and their temperature. The Moon Shaky Ground Instrument (ILSA) will detect the ground shaking nearby. The Space Telescope (LP) will detect particles in space and how it changes. It houses an array of NASA passive laser retroreflectors for lunar laser range studies.

Chandrayaan-3 Lander
SL. No.Lander PayloadObjectives
1Radio Anatomy of the Moon-Bound Hypersensitive Atmosphere and Ionosphere (RAMBHA) Langmuir Probe (LP)Measure near-surface plasma density (ions and electrons), and its changes over time
2Chandra Surface Thermophysical Experiment (ChaSTE)Make measurements of the thermal properties of the lunar surface near the polar region
3Lunar Seismic Activity Instrument (ILSA)Measure seismicity around the landing site and delineate the structure of the lunar crust and mantle
4LASER Retroreflector Array (LRA)Passive experiment to understand the dynamics of the lunar system

Rover payloads:

Alpha particle X-ray spectrometer (APXS) and laser induced decay spectroscope (LIBS). To understand what is happening in the area where the plane landed.

Chandrayaan-3 Rover -Views
SL. No.Payload RoverObjectives
1LASER Induced Deradation Spectroscope (LIBS)Qualitative and quantitative elemental analysis, chemical composition extraction, and mineralogical inference for understanding Moon surface.
2Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer (APXS)Determine the elemental composition (Mg, Al, Si, K, Ca, Ti, Fe) of lunar soil and rocks near the landing site.

“Here’s a glimpse of the essential insights that introduce you to Chandrayaan-3. To delve deeper, head to the ISRO website for a comprehensive exploration.”