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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Electromagnetic resonance. How about that.
India doing what Russia can’t
“My loony bun is fine Benny Lava”
Machinery running in the alien lunar polar base..
“That’s no moon”
Musicals claimed refugee status and mover to Bollywood...
Can their instrument even be trusted. This seems a bit quick to be coming up with all this information.
HOW would ANYONE know what activity on the moon is an “ARTIFICIAL EVENT”?????
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!
as long as it isn’t ticking it should be fine.
:)
“Oh, just in case someone doesn’t get the joke....”
I’m familiar with it, Antarctica also...
Imagine if Mare Orientale was facing the earth...
It would Rockwell
Vibration makes sense...
It is so cold at the south pole that the moon is slivering...
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