Russia’s Luna-25 spacecraft has crashed into the Moon after spinning into an uncontrolled orbit, officials say.

The unmanned craft was due to make a soft landing on the Moon’s south pole, but failed after encountering issues as it moved into its pre-landing orbit.

It was Russia’s first Moon mission in almost 50 years.

The spacecraft was scheduled to land on Monday to explore a part of the Moon which scientists think could hold frozen water and precious elements.

Roskosmos, Russia’s state space corporation, said it lost contact with the Luna-25 shortly after running into difficulties.

  • AgamemnonM
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    31 year ago

    Not really. That probe was scheduled to go up 10 years ago - with collaboration from India. It’s more a case of India going “F that, we’re doing it ourselves now” - And russia lagging behind so much, they actually got lapped.

    • BOMBS
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      21 year ago

      India knew is was a clusterfuck from the beginning. They didn’t want to be associated with that junk.

    • @Borkingheck
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      -21 year ago

      I do find it hard to justify why we give India aid money when they have a space program.

      • AgamemnonM
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        01 year ago

        What exactly is hard about it?