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Here are the first observations from the ChaSTE payload onboard Vikram Lander.
ChaSTE (Chandra's Surface Thermophysical Experiment) measures the temperature profile of the lunar topsoil around the pole, to understand the thermal behaviour of the moon's… pic.twitter.com/VZ1cjWHTnd
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:11pm on 27 Aug 2023,Sunday Science
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) shared the first observations from the Chandrayaan-3 mission's ChaSTE payload on Sunday. ChaSTE measures the lunar surface temperature profile, providing insights into the moon's thermal behaviour. The graph published by ISRO depicts temperature variations at different depths in the lunar south pole region. This marks the first-ever temperature profile of the unexplored lunar south pole, with more detailed data collection underway. The key payload aboard Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander, ChaSTE will help characterize the moon's subsurface thermal properties. The initial findings represent a significant scientific contribution by India's indigenous Chandrayaan-3 mission. ISRO aims to continue generating new lunar insights through the ongoing ChaSTE temperature monitoring experiments.
