India Successfully Lands On Moon Near South Pole

The moon's South Pole is expected to contain water in the form of ice located underground which can be used as oxygen, water, and fuel.

Aug 24, 2023

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NEW DELHI - India successfully landed on the Moon, near its South Pole, after Russia's attempt failed, becoming the fourth country to successfully land on the Moon.

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On August 17th, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) released a statement confirming that the lander module had successfully reached separation from the main Chandrayaan-3 "Mooncraft".

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