Introduction by G. Madhavan Nair, Former Chairman, ISRO
Place: the Moon
Location: 380,000 kms from planet Earth
Environment: Harsh
Need for Study: Immense
Man has gazed at the Moon, wondered about it and studied it for centuries. Yet,
many aspects about Earth's satellite remain unknown, and With an can keep
scientists busy for years. In this book, S.K. Das sets out to explain some of
them.
How was the moon formed'
Is the moon just a barren, rocky piece of land'
Does it contain minerals that humans can use in the future'
What does the dark side of the moon look like'