The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite. It influences tides and stabilizes the planet's axial tilt. Ancient Indians worshipped the Moon as Chandra, a significant deity. The Moon's surface has water ice in permanently shadowed craters. India’s Chandrayaan missions aimed to explore lunar geology. The Moon has been a muse for countless Indian poets and artists throughout history. Its phases are integral to Hindu calendars.
NASA released 12,217 high-resolution images from the Artemis II mission, which launched on 1 April 2026 and concluded with a successful splashdown in the Pacific Ocean near San...
