Chandrayaan-2 finds evidence of iceevidence of ice near moon’s south pole
India’s Chandrayaan-2 mission has found strong evidence of buried ice in shadowed craters near the Moon’s south pole, based on new analysis reported on May 28, 2026.
The finding matters because polar ice could support future human missions by providing water and oxygen resources on site.
- Lunar south-pole ice has been a major target for missions from several countries.
- If confirmed, such ice could help make longer crewed stays on the Moon easier.
- The Moon’s frozen water may also preserve clues about ancient impacts and solar wind chemistry.
