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.

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    1 year ago

    I agree but I’m also happy that Putin doesn’t get a win by presenting this as “Russia is great and all because of me”.

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      1 year ago

      Reminds me state TV propoganda “no Putin - no Russia”.

      Technically he won, otherwise it was vicroty of science over Putin’s corruption.