The unfortunate fate of Russia’s first Moon mission since 1976.
In this episode, we explore the cause of the failure of Russia’s Luna-25 moon lander, which crashed into the lunar surface on August 19, 2023. We explain what happened to Luna-25, what caused the crash, what are the implications and consequences of the failure, and what are the next steps for Russia and other countries in exploring the moon.
We also discuss the technical challenges and risks involved in landing on the moon, and the strategic and scientific value of the moon for humanity. This is a very important and interesting topic, because the moon is not only a fascinating celestial body, but also a potential source of resources, energy, and discoveries.