Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Detects Possible Subsurface Ice in Moon's Faustini Crater

Exam-focused facts from the 29 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) found signs of possible subsurface water-ice beneath four permanently shadowed craters near the Moon's south pole.
The findings were based on radar data obtained from the Chandrayaan-2 lunar orbiter.
Strong evidence of buried ice was identified in a 1.1 kilometre region inside the Faustini crater.
The identified region within the Faustini crater is shielded from radiation and sunlight.
Radar signatures and surface features in the Faustini crater suggest the presence of subsurface ice.