First discovery of lunar water in ice form

The discovery of lunar water in ice form marked a pivotal advancement in lunar exploration and our understanding of the Moon's composition. This finding was made by India's Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) through its Chandrayaan-1 mission. The mission utilized a suite of scientific instruments, including a Moon Impact Probe and a Terrain Mapping Camera, which enabled the detection of water molecules on the lunar surface. The presence of water ice was confirmed in permanently shadowed regions of the Moon, particularly in craters that do not receive sunlight. This discovery has significant implications for future lunar exploration, as water is a critical resource for sustaining human life and could be used for fuel production, thereby supporting long-term missions to the Moon and beyond.