Russia’s Luna-25 vs India’s Chandrayaan-3: The Lunar Race Heats Up

The Return of Russia’s Lunar Ambitions After a hiatus of nearly half a century, Russia has re-entered the lunar exploration scene with its Luna-25 mission. Launched on August 11 from the Vosthochny cosmodrome, this mission marks Russia’s first lunar landing attempt since 1976. The mission’s primary objective is to collect samples of moon rock and dust, vital for understanding the moon’s environment before any potential base construction. The Luna-25 Mission: A Deep Dive Luna-25, a project by the Russian space agency Roscosmos, is not just any lunar mission. It aims to land near the lunar south pole at the Boguslavsky … Continue reading Russia’s Luna-25 vs India’s Chandrayaan-3: The Lunar Race Heats Up