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In the ongoing Pragyan Rover probe, the Indian Space Agency ISRO has confirmed that another instrument onboard confirms presence of Sulphur (S) in the region, through another technique. Alpha Particle X-ray Spectroscope (APXS) has detected S, as well as other minor elements, as per ISRO.
This finding by Chandrayaan-3 compels scientists to develop fresh explanations for the source of Sulphur (S) in the area: intrinsic?, volcanic?, meteoritic?,……?., says ISRO.
“Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscope (LIBS) instrument onboard the Rover unambiguously confirms the presence of Sulphur (S) in the lunar surface near the south pole, through first-ever in-situ measurements. Al, Ca, Fe, Cr, Ti, Mn, Si, and O are also detected, as expected. Search for Hydrogen (H) is underway. LIBS instrument is developed at the Laboratory for Electro-Optics Systems (LEOS)/ISRO, Bengaluru”, inform the space agency officials.
