India Invited to Participate in NASA's Lunar Programme
Summary
- NASA has invited ISRO to join its lunar programme to build a human outpost near the Moon's south pole.
- The south pole of the Moon has longer periods of sunlight and permanently shadowed craters with significant water ice deposits.
- The programme aims to establish a sustainable human presence on the lunar surface.
- The presence of water ice can be used as a resource for life support, propulsion, and other purposes.
Key Facts
- · NASA's lunar programme aims to build a human outpost near the Moon's south pole.
- · ISRO has been invited to participate in the programme.
- · The south pole of the Moon has longer periods of sunlight.
- · Permanently shadowed craters near the south pole contain significant deposits of water ice.
Why it matters
This collaboration can enhance India's space capabilities and provide opportunities for scientific research and exploration.
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