Chandrayaan-3 Uncovers Evidence of Ancient Lunar Magma Ocean

India's mission reveals uniform composition of lunar soil near South Pole, supporting longstanding theories about the Moon's formation.

Pragyan rover's analysis indicates a mix of ferroan anorthosite and other minerals in the lunar soil.
Findings suggest a once widespread magma ocean, shaping the Moon's early crust.
Data from Chandrayaan-3 provides 'ground truth' for future lunar missions.
Research highlights the importance of exploring diverse lunar regions.
New insights could refine models of lunar and planetary formation.