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New type of soil discovered on the moon

24.12.2015

Researchers studying data from the Chinese moon rover "Yutu" ("Jade Hare") reported the discovery of a new composition of soil on our planet's natural satellite.

The Chang'e-3 automatic station with the Yutu rover was launched on December 1, 2013 by the Long March-3B launch vehicle. The landing of the apparatus on the Moon was carried out on the 14th of the same month in the Sea of Rains. The landing site is notable for being close to the boundary between high and low titanium lava flows.

The soil at Yutu's work site is reportedly different in composition from anything collected by American astronauts in 1969-1972. during the Apollo program and the Soviet moon rovers. In particular, the average content of titanium oxide was recorded in the analyzed samples, which has not been seen before. In addition, the obtained data allow us to speak about a rather high concentration of iron.

Thus, experts believe, the Moon may have a much more complex past than previously thought. However, what exactly is the reason for the presence of rocks of different composition on the surface, scientists are not yet able to say for sure. Perhaps future robotic and manned missions will shed light on the history of the Moon.

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