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China's Chang'e-5 lunar exploration mission Recently China's Chang'e-5 lunar exploration mission has found the first on-site evidence of water on the lunar surface. Initially, the presence of water was confirmed only by remote observation. But the lander has now received signs of water in the rocks and soil. It has also been known that possibly the reservoirs formed in the mantle of the Moon had dried up. For this reason there is no presence of water on the moon. Earlier, data obtained from India's Chandrayaan-1 (year 2008) had found evidence of water in the Moon's exosphere and on the Moon's surface and sub-surface. In addition, Chandrayaan-2 (year 2019) had confirmed the presence of water ice in the permanently darkened regions of the Moon. In the coming years, many countries including India are planning to start their lunar missions. Reasons for new interest: Economic: Helium-3 is abundantly available on the Moon, but it is rare on Earth. It is a potential fuel for nuclear fusion. Helium-3 is an isotope of the element helium. Basis for future space exploration: This is the best place to test how life responds to the harsh conditions of space. To study Earth: The Moon and Earth have a shared past. Studying it will reveal what the Earth's early past was like. Other lunar missions: Artemis (NASA), Volatile Investigation Polar Exploration Rover (NASA), Korea Pathfinder LunarOrbiter (South Korea), Chandrayaan-3 (India) etc. Source – The Hindu MORE CURRENT AFFAIRS

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