Russia launches Luna 25 mission in race to sample moons south pole
A Soyuz2 Fregat rocket carrying a lunar landing craft blasted off on what Russia hopes will be its first successful moon landing mission in nearly 50 years. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube The unmanned Luna25 s mission to the moon that is expected to take about five days and will seek to land near the south pole of the moon, collecting geological samples from the area. Indias Chandrayaan3 space probe entered the moons orbit earlier this week, and will also explore the waterrich area near the south pole. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today Sign up to the Guardian s free new daily newsletter, First Edition Website Facebook Twitter Instagram The Guardian on YouTube: The Guardian Guardian Australia Guardian Football Guardian Sport Guardian Live , Russia, LunarLanding, Space, Moon, RocketLaunch, News
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