Russia’s Luna-25 moon lander has successfully reached lunar orbit, marking Russia’s first moon mission since 1976. The spacecraft’s systems are functioning normally, with stable communication.
Luna-25, launched on August 10, aims to attempt a planned touchdown near the moon’s south pole in the next five to seven days. If successful, it will conduct a year-long study of the region using eight science instruments, including searching for water ice.
This achievement coincides with India’s Chandrayaan 3 probe, which is also set to land near the moon’s south pole. NASA also plans human landings in the area as part of the Artemis 3 mission to explore water ice resources for future missions.
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