What would be different if the Moon had abundant oxygen and water? Explain in a paragraph.
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NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) has confirmed, for the first time, water on the sunlit surface of the Moon. This discovery indicates that water may be distributed across the lunar surface, and not limited to cold, shadowed places.
The comprehensive evidence for lunar water coming from surface, sub-surface, deep interior and the exosphere is most exciting as one looks at future space exploration and travel. The ready access to water at the poles has both scientific and utilitarian interest. A sample of primordial water would be key towards addressing the origin of water on Moon as well as earth and may have more to say on the story of water in the solar system. As we begin a wider exploration of space and the solar system, Moon could form the base for fuel and oxygen and other critical raw materials. If Moon can be considered a pit-stop for resources including water, space transportation could be more affordable as some studies have shown.Chandrayaan-2 begins its lunar studies in early 2019 with an orbiter that carries a wider range spectrometer that goes upto 5 microns to clearly provide the water signature. The global map from this experiment is expected to yield the firmest conclusions on the distribution of water on the Moon’s surface. The dual frequency SAR experiment on Chandrayaan-2 will further refine sensitivity to sub-surface water. Along with a mass spectrometer that can study the exosphere for much longer durations, Chandrayaan-2 truly has a unique opportunity to provide major findings on the important subject of water on the Moon.