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Scientists discover possible ice buried on Moon's South Pole
short by Daisy Mowke / on Wednesday, 27 May, 2026
Scientists analysing data from ISRO's Chandrayaan-2 have identified evidence suggesting presence of subsurface water-ice beneath craters near Moon's South Pole. A study focused on a rare category of "doubly shadowed craters" located inside permanently shadowed regions. These never receive sunlight and remain shielded from thermal radiation, causing temperatures to plunge to nearly minus −248°C.
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