Russia’s recent endeavor to land on the Moon, marking their first attempt since 1976, has concluded in disappointment. After ten days of its launch on August 10th, Russia’s state-run space agency, Roscosmos, confirmed that their Luna-25 spacecraft had lost control and collided with the Moon. Roscosmos explained in a statement that the spacecraft had entered an unforeseen orbit and ultimately ceased to exist due to the collision. Initially referred to as an “abnormal situation,” the organization later disclosed the news of the crash. Luna-25 was on its way to the…

In an effort to regain its status as a major global player following the conflict with Ukraine, Russia is embarking on a new lunar mission. The Luna-25 spacecraft, carried by a rocket, will be Russia’s first expedition to the Moon since 1976. The primary objective of this mission is to successfully land the exploration vehicle on the Moon’s south pole, with hopes of uncovering water ice beneath the lunar surface. If you’re interested, you can watch the launch live by clicking here. The Soyuz 2.1v rocket carrying the counter is…