India's Rover Discovers Evidence of Ancient Lunar Magma Ocean

New findings from the Chandrayaan-3 mission support the theory that the Moon was once covered in molten rock.

Pragyan rover's analysis reveals the presence of ferroan anorthosite, indicating a primordial magma ocean.
The discovery extends previous findings from equatorial regions to the Moon's south pole.
Data suggests that the lunar crust formed as lighter minerals floated to the surface while heavier ones sank.
The mission marks India's first successful landing near the Moon's south pole, providing crucial scientific insights.
Findings could influence future lunar exploration and our understanding of planetary formation.