Russia’s lunar mission fails as it crashes into the moon after 47 years.
Russia’s Moon Mission Ends in Failure
By Guy Faulconbridge
In a disappointing turn of events, Russia’s first moon mission in 47 years ended in failure. The Luna-25 spacecraft spun out of control and crashed into the moon after encountering problems during pre-landing orbit preparations. This incident highlights the decline of Russia’s once mighty space program.
Roskosmos, Russia’s state space corporation, announced that contact with the craft was lost at 11:57 GMT on Saturday. The craft was supposed to make a soft landing on Monday, but it veered into an unpredictable orbit and ultimately collided with the moon’s surface.
A special inter-departmental commission has been formed to investigate the cause of the Luna-25’s loss. This mission had raised hopes in Moscow that Russia could regain its status in the global moon race.
Since the days of the Cold War, Russia’s space power has declined significantly. Back then, Moscow achieved notable milestones such as launching the first satellite, Sputnik 1, in 1957, and sending Yuri Gagarin as the first man into space in 1961.
This failure comes at a challenging time for Russia, as its economy faces external pressures from Western sanctions and its involvement in a major land war in Europe. While moon missions are notoriously difficult, Russia had not attempted one since Luna-24 in 1976.
Russian officials had hoped that the Luna-25 mission would demonstrate their country’s ability to compete with superpowers like India, China, and the United States in space exploration. However, the crash could have implications for Russia’s future moon program, which includes potential joint efforts with China.
Scientists in Russia have expressed concerns about the weakening of the space program due to poor management, corruption, and a decline in scientific education. The loss of Luna-25 is a significant setback for those hoping for a revival of Russia’s lunar program.
Despite the failure, other countries continue to pursue lunar ambitions. India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft is scheduled to land on the moon’s south pole this week, while China and the United States also have advanced plans for lunar exploration.
It remains to be seen how Russia will recover from this setback and whether it can regain its position as a major player in space exploration.
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