Video shows India’s lunar rover rolling onto moon’s surface

India released footage of its lunar rover rolling down a ramp onto the moon’s surface after it made history by being the first country to successfully land a spacecraft near the moon’s south pole. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► The solar-powered rover will spend two weeks roaming the rocks and boulders and will run a series of experiments to help scientists understand the geology of the moon, find out if there are traces of water, carry out chemical analysis and attempt to make other potential discoveries. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian’s free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube:  The Guardian ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Guardian Sport ► Guardian Live ► #Science #India #Moon #MoonRover #Space