Russia’s Long-Awaited Return to the Moon Crashes and Burns
The Luna-25 mission crashed on the surface of the Moon this weekend, ending Russia’s quest to prove it still has what it takes to land on the lunar surface. China’s…
With its moon lander, India hopes to succeed where Russia just failed
India is just a couple of days away from attempting a historic soft landing on the moon, which, if successful, would see it join an elite club alongside the U.S.,…
Indian spacecraft snaps images of the moon’s surface ahead of landing attempt
An Indian spacecraft that is approaching the moon’s south pole recently snapped images of the lunar surface. The images, shared by Indian space agency ISRO, show the view on approach…
Russia Launches Its First Moon Landing Mission in 47 Years
Russia has successfully launched its Luna-25 mission to the Moon, which will attempt to land on the lunar south pole later this month. If it sticks the landing, Russia will…
Russia Elbows Into the New Moon Race With Upcoming Luna-25 Launch
Russia is getting ready to launch its first mission to the Moon in nearly fifty years in an attempt to stay relevant amidst a renewed space race. China’s Plan to…
India’s Chandrayaan-3 Lander Successfully Launches on Mission to Moon’s South Pole
Update: July 14, 9:17 a.m. ET: India’s LVM3 rocket blasted off from Sriharikota at 2:35 p.m. local time, sending the lander on a trajectory that will take it to the…
Watch Live as India Attempts Latest Lunar Lander Launch
India’s third mission to the Moon is all set for liftoff, carrying the country’s hopes of safely landing on the lunar surface nearly four years after a failed first attempt.…
India aims to join exclusive club with Friday’s moon mission
The Indian Space Research Organization’s lunar lander for the Chandrayaan-3 mission. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) India is just days away from launching what it hopes will be a historic…
Upcoming Launch Revives India’s Dream of Placing a Lander on the Moon
India’s space agency is getting ready to launch its latest mission to the Moon, hoping this one will stick the landing on the lunar surface. China’s Plan to Land Astronauts…