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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[–] lorez@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago

It'd be breaking news if they actually managed to land it successfully.

[–] brotazoa@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago

I was expecting this to happen, especially after watching Scott Manley's video on it earlier this week.

[–] disconnectikacio@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

The mighty bear soviet hightech 🤣🤣 How could be this loser country considered as a major power? Ok their "special military action" in ukraine showed they are a joke, but how?

Btw there will be some engineers, who need to learn flying...

[–] Chickenstalker@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Russiya, you is drunk. No drive da spacecraft!

[–] fne8w2ah@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Anyone in the country's space programme should honestly stay away from any windows or staircases right now.

[–] Xeknos@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Maybe they shouldn't have conscriptoviched all their scientists.

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