0
On June 18th of 2009, NASA sent a probe in space called LCROSS (Lunar CRater Observation Sensing Satellite) to crash into the south region of the moon near the Cabeus crater. On the 9th of October of that same year, the space craft crashed into its target with dead aim precision. the LRO or Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, another probe sent at the same time as LCROSS took spectrometry data from the cloud of debris that was ejected from the surface of the moon seconds after LCROSS impacted the Earths natural satellite. Spectrometers look at gases and by looking at the rate of absorption of light, scientist can determine was molecules are in the substance being observed, since each molecule has its very own unique spectrum lines (the colors of the rainbow). for example if looking at Mercury gas we would see blue green and orange lines of color where as in hydrogen gas we would see violet blue aqua and red. The data from the spectrometers show very clearly that the spectrum for water in present.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is the latest scientific developments?
This could be a tough one, but the BIGGEST recent one would have to be the 'water on the moon' test. NASA crashed a probe (on purpose) to see if there is water on the moon. The data's come back, but we still don't know!
How do low tide and high tide have to do with astronomy?
it has to do with astronomy because the moon controls the tide with a gravitational pull due to the position of the Moon and its rotational Spin. Go to the NASA website for answers......
Is earth the only planet with water?
So far, Earth is the only planet with water. NASA has identified several planets with "potential" to have water.. but they have no solid proof yet.
Where can a warthog not survive?
Under water On the moon On the sun
What state is home of the NASA?
NASA headquarters are located in Washington, D.C.
What did NASA find while they were bombing the moon?
water possibilities on moon
Did NASA find water on the moon If so How did they know it was water?
Because they tested it
Did Nasa Find Water On The Moon?
Well acctully they are still looking for it.
Why did NASA shoot at the moon?
They shot missiles at the moon because they wanted to see if they could find water in the moon, but unfortunately they could not find any water sources on or in the moon after the explosion happened. If my opinion counts, I honestly thought it was a very dumb idea. NASA only has about two more missions left. Their next mission is going to be building another building on the moon for communications from the moon to Earth.
What did NASA find on the moon?
When NASA landed on the moon, they found a number of things, including a colony or homosexuals and a herd of dinosaurs.
When did NASA found the water on moon?
Late september.
Did they find water onth moon?
Yes. . On 8 October 2009, NASA deliberately crashed an LCROSS satellite and its rocket into the moon, and observed the particulates that the crash ejected from the Moon's surface. In analyzing the spectroscopic properties of the ejected material, NASA was able to confirm that the particulate contained "significant" quantities of water.
What did the NASA Apollo missions find on the Moon?
As the moon is a baren place, they found moon rocks.
Why is nasa crashing 2 satillities on the moon?
NASA is not crashing to satellites into the moon. Rather, They send two "observation satellites" to the moon and crashed a army grade missile into the moon at the south pole of the moon to find out if there was water/ice under the surface of the moon. The 2 satellites were there to observe what particles flew away from the moon after the explosion of the missile.
Is there water on sturns moon?
Yes because NASA Scientist is now founding life on Moon
Why is a moon no a living thing?
moon is not a living thing because NASA is researching since many yearsthat there is AIR and WATER is available or not but till now they are not succeed to find itso you can think 'that' MOON is not a living thing without AIR and WATER
Is NASA faking going to the moon?
No, NASA really did go to the moon.
