Results from India’s Chandrayaan 3 thermal probe experiment benefit future Moon missions eyeing water

Before we begin, I’m thrilled to share that Astrolab is continuing to be a sponsor of my Moon Monday blog+newsletter for the third year in a row!California-based Astrolab is developing large multi-purpose rovers called FLIP and FLEX for advanced exploration of our Moon this decade and next. The first FLIP rover is slated to fly on Astrobotic’s upcoming Griffin lunar lander. And NASA has selected a FLEX rover as one of its two Artemis crew-capable Lunar Terrain Vehicles, which will be more advanced than the rover driven by Apollo astronauts. Note: All sponsorships abide by my public Editorial Independence Policy with zero exceptions.Moon Monday update: I’ll be present and presenting at the 10th Global Moon Village Workshop & Symposium in Thailand the coming week. Due to the event being on Monday & Tuesday (October 26-27) and the travel for it, the coming Moon Monday will be off. The next Moon Monday of November 2 will cover updates from the lunar symposium.Chandrayaan 3 thermal probe…