Chinese Lunar Mission Confirms Water in Moon Soil

Discovery challenges long-held belief of a dry Moon and opens new avenues for lunar exploration.

Chang'e-5 mission identified water molecules in lunar soil samples from higher latitudes.
The water is found in a mineral crystal named 'ULM-1,' making up over 40% of the sample by mass.
This discovery suggests water can persist in sunlit areas as hydrated salts.
Previous missions, including Apollo, found no water, leading to the 'dry Moon' theory.
New findings could impact future lunar missions and the understanding of Moon's history.