Russian Luna-25, Veers Off Course and Collides with Moon
Luna-25 Lunar Probe from Russia's Roscosmos Crashes into Moon after Control Loss
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In an unexpected turn of events, Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft encountered a critical setback as it veered off course and eventually collided with the lunar surface, as reported by the state space agency Roscosmos on Sunday. The unfortunate incident unfolded after the pilotless lunar probe encountered difficulties and lost communication on Saturday, leading to an unpredictable orbital shift.
Roscosmos disclosed that the spacecraft's trajectory became increasingly erratic, culminating in its ultimate demise upon impact with the moon's surface. The agency expressed its commitment to investigating the exact cause of this catastrophic crash through a dedicated interdepartmental commission.
Luna-25, launched from the Vostochny Space Launch Center on August 11, situated over 3,417 miles to the east of Moscow, had been anticipated to mark Russia's first lunar mission in nearly five decades. The mission, poised to make a landing on Monday, bore the vital objective of scrutinizing the moon's internal composition and investigating its natural resources, including water sources. According to information from the state news agency TASS, this incident presents a significant setback to Russia's aspirations for advancing lunar exploration and scientific discovery.
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