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Moon Vibes: Indian Space Mission Finds Oxygen, Sulphur and Other Chemical Elements on the Lunar Surface, While Seismic Study of the South Pole Reveals ‘Unexplained Vibration’
GATEWAYPUNDIT ^ | 9/1/2023 | paul serran

Posted on 09/01/2023 7:56:50 AM PDT by bitt

As humans here on planet Earth delighted themselves with the sight of the rare ‘super blue moon’ in the skies, the Indian Lunar Mission continued with the scientific experiments on the Moon’s South Pole.

The Chandrayaan-3 mission now is divided between the Vikram Lander and the Pragyan Rover, each with a different task.

The rover is circling around the touchdown area, analyzing the chemical elements present on the dusty surface of the moon, as it searches ice-water that would greatly benefit future human exploration in the area.

Meanwhile, the lander and its probes record seismic activity on the satellite’s surface, and also study the presence of plasma.

Mint reported:

“The initial assessment of the first-ever measurements of the near-surface lunar plasma environment over the south pole region by RAMBHA-LP payload onboard Chandrayaan-3 lander indicates that plasma there is relatively sparse, (space agency) ISRO said on Thursday.”

Chandrayaan-3 Mission: In-situ Scientific Experiments

Instrument for the Lunar Seismic Activity (ILSA) payload on Chandrayaan 3 Lander — the first Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) technology-based instrument on the moon — has recorded the movements of Rover and other… pic.twitter.com/Sjd5K14hPl

— ISRO (@isro) August 31, 2023

Meanwhile, the ‘ILSA’ payload on Chandrayaan 3 lander is studying lunar seismic activity – and revealing some surprises.

“ILSA’s primary objective is to measure ground vibrations generated by natural quakes, impacts, and artificial events. The vibrations recorded during the rover’s navigation on August 25, 2023, are depicted in the figure. Additionally, an event, seemingly natural, recorded on August 26, 2023, is also shown. The source of this event is currently under investigation.

[…] ‘Radio Anatomy of Moon Bound Hypersensitive Ionosphere and Atmosphere’ – Langmuir Probe (RAMBHA-LP) payload onboard Chandrayaan-3 Lander has made first-ever measurements of the near-surface Lunar plasma environment over the south polar region. The initial assessment indicates that the plasma near the lunar surface is relatively sparse, ISRO said in a social media post.

These quantitative measurements potentially assist in mitigating the noise that Lunar plasma introduces into radio wave communication. Also, they could contribute to the enhanced designs for upcoming lunar visitors, ISRO said”

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TOPICS: Astronomy; Science
KEYWORDS: astronomy; chandrayaan3; india; moon; oxygen; pragyanrover; science; sulphur; themoon; vikramlander
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1 posted on 09/01/2023 7:56:50 AM PDT by bitt
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To: null and void; aragorn; EnigmaticAnomaly; kalee; Kale; AZ .44 MAG; Baynative; bgill; bitt; ...

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2 posted on 09/01/2023 7:57:07 AM PDT by bitt (<img src=' 'width=40%>)
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To: bitt

Electromagnetic resonance. How about that.


3 posted on 09/01/2023 8:00:34 AM PDT by Openurmind (The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world it leaves to its children. ~ D. Bonhoeffer)
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To: bitt

India doing what Russia can’t


4 posted on 09/01/2023 8:01:47 AM PDT by canuck_conservative (there would be no more need for NATO, if Russia could just stop attacking its neighbors)
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To: bitt
‘Unexplained Vibration’?.........................
5 posted on 09/01/2023 8:08:59 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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6 posted on 09/01/2023 8:09:58 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger

“My loony bun is fine Benny Lava”


7 posted on 09/01/2023 8:10:18 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: canuck_conservative
.........I'm picking up Good Vibrations..........
8 posted on 09/01/2023 8:10:57 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: bitt

Machinery running in the alien lunar polar base..


9 posted on 09/01/2023 8:31:26 AM PDT by null and void (It's 10 o'clock, does the president know where he is?)
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To: null and void

“That’s no moon”


10 posted on 09/01/2023 8:34:22 AM PDT by going hot (Happiness is a Momma Deuce)
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To: Red Badger; dfwgator

Musicals claimed refugee status and mover to Bollywood...


11 posted on 09/01/2023 8:34:53 AM PDT by null and void (It's 10 o'clock, does the president know where he is?)
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To: bitt

Can their instrument even be trusted. This seems a bit quick to be coming up with all this information.


12 posted on 09/01/2023 8:35:09 AM PDT by Revel
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To: bitt

HOW would ANYONE know what activity on the moon is an “ARTIFICIAL EVENT”?????


13 posted on 09/01/2023 8:40:04 AM PDT by ridesthemiles
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To: bitt

Don’t be alarmed. It’s only the Nazi generators running on the dark side. It’s only serious when you see the space faring zeppelins in orbit!


14 posted on 09/01/2023 8:41:09 AM PDT by sjmjax
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To: sjmjax

Oh, just in case someone doesn’t get the joke....

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=


15 posted on 09/01/2023 8:47:08 AM PDT by sjmjax
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To: Openurmind

as long as it isn’t ticking it should be fine.


16 posted on 09/01/2023 8:59:20 AM PDT by Qwapisking ("IF the Second goes first the First goes second" L.Star )
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To: Qwapisking

:)


17 posted on 09/01/2023 9:01:28 AM PDT by Openurmind (The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world it leaves to its children. ~ D. Bonhoeffer)
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“Oh, just in case someone doesn’t get the joke....”

I’m familiar with it, Antarctica also...


18 posted on 09/01/2023 9:08:31 AM PDT by Openurmind (The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world it leaves to its children. ~ D. Bonhoeffer)
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To: going hot
“That’s no moon”

Imagine if Mare Orientale was facing the earth...

It would Rockwell

19 posted on 09/01/2023 9:16:05 AM PDT by null and void (It's 10 o'clock, does the president know where he is?)
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To: bitt

Vibration makes sense...
It is so cold at the south pole that the moon is slivering...


20 posted on 09/01/2023 9:20:06 AM PDT by SuperLuminal (Where is the next Sam Adams when we so desperately need him)
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