Scientists Find Huge Quantities of Water Ice on the Moon
There may be more than 600 million metric tons of water ice sitting in craters at the moon's north pole. The discovery, made by an Indian spacecraft, could mean big things for human colonization of our nearest neighbor.
There may be more than 600 million metric tons of water ice sitting in craters at the moon’s north pole. The discovery, made by an Indian spacecraft, could mean big things for human colonization of our nearest neighbor.
Rock Solid JournalismBBC:
A radar experiment aboard India’s Chandrayaan-1 lunar spacecraft has identified thick deposits of water ice near the Moon’s north pole.
The US space agency’s (Nasa) Mini-Sar experiment found more than 40 small craters containing water ice.
In 2026, amid chaos and the nonstop flurry of headlines, Truthdig remains independent, fact-based and focused on exposing what power tries to hide.
Support Independent Journalism.
Related Stories
World
Across Asia and Africa, the cooking gas shortage is emptying menus, driving people to coal and wood, and fueling a booming black market.
Global Voices
For decades, Kashmir's story has been told by men. Now, women are penning a new chapter, capturing the complex and personal impacts of militarization and repression.
TD Original
A new research project sheds light on the globe-spanning reach of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the movement behind India’s far-right BJP-led government.
Global Voices
Government support after the conflict has been scarce, leaving many struggling to rebuild shattered homes and livelihoods.
Military
The attack has stoked fears that the simmering tensions between the two nuclear-armed powers could escalate.
Environment
Climate change deaths are largely underreported as the crisis impacts millions and strains an already overburdened health care system.
World
Across Asia and Africa, the cooking gas shortage is emptying menus, driving people to coal and wood, and fueling a booming black market.
Global Voices
For decades, Kashmir's story has been told by men. Now, women are penning a new chapter, capturing the complex and personal impacts of militarization and repression.
TD Original
A new research project sheds light on the globe-spanning reach of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the movement behind India’s far-right BJP-led government.
Global Voices
Government support after the conflict has been scarce, leaving many struggling to rebuild shattered homes and livelihoods.
Military
The attack has stoked fears that the simmering tensions between the two nuclear-armed powers could escalate.
Environment
Climate change deaths are largely underreported as the crisis impacts millions and strains an already overburdened health care system.
You need to be a supporter to comment.
There are currently no responses to this article.
Be the first to respond.