Based on data from the Alpha Particular X-Ray Spectrometer (APXS) on board the Pragyan rover, their findings were published in Nature.
According to the study, ferroan anorthosite rock, which is the result of the lunar magma ocean's (LMO) crystallization, makes up the majority of the lunar regolith surrounding the landing site. The elemental makeup of this regolith is uniform.
The lunar magma ocean (LMO) theory, which postulates that the Moon's mantle originated when lighter rocks floated to the surface and heavier elements sank inside, is supported by this study.
Additionally, the Pragyan rover revealed smooth ground within 50 meters of the landing site, with pebbles probably flung from surrounding craters beyond this zone. These findings contributed to new geological understanding.
The significance of India's lunar expedition, which created history by being the first to arrive close to the Moon's south pole, is increased by this discovery.
With the completion of Chandrayaan-3, India joined the ranks of the United States, China, and the erstwhile Soviet Union as the fourth nation to accomplish a soft landing on the moon.
As India commemorates its inaugural National Space Day on 23rd August, these discoveries highlight the Chandrayaan-3 mission's scientific significance.