Chinese scientists have found an extraordinary discovery from moon soil samples carried back from the moon, which confirms the existence of glass-like minerals and saltwater. The presence of hydrogen on the surface of the moon, as reported in Science Advances, explains the water on the moon, and it helps in understanding the process of the formation of planets and exploration.
The Chang’e-5 mission was the time when researchers from the Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, examined almost 100 samples. Their research has pinpointed 12 kinds of particles that are rich in hydroxyl and saline water and have been attributed to the meteorite impacts and proton implantation from the solar winds. The existence of these mechanisms emphasizes the fact that this is a complicated process which took place deep in the history of the solar system.
The importance of this discovery goes beyond the current lunar exploration missions, with Chang’e-6 which is about to be launched this month, and is expected to give more information about the moon’s composition and history. This incessant search for the truth brings us closer to the understanding of the universe and their place in our celestial history.
