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nearly four years ago. The other countries that have achieved a soft landing on the moon are the United States, the former Soviet Union, and China.: India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft was launched in July, with a mission that includes a lander and a small rover that will descend to the south pole of the moon.
The south pole is thought to be rich in water ice, which could allow for deeper space exploration into Mars and beyond if the water can be converted into rocket fuel.: “On this joyous occasion…I would like to address all the people of the world,” said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “This success belongs to all of humanity, and it will help moon missions by other countries in the future.”
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