Question
Which spacecraft has Russia recently launched after a
47-year hiatus, with the goal of making a soft landing on the lunar south pole to explore for water ice?Solution
Russia launches Luna-25 spacecraft for moon landing after 47 years. It aims to make a soft landing on the lunar south pole, seeking water ice. Luna-25 launched from Vostochny cosmodrome on Soyuz 2.1v rocket. Expected moon landing on Aug 21 or 23, to operate for about a year. Luna-25 has scientific equipment, aims to take rock samples for testing. About Russia Currency: Russian Ruble Capital: Moscow
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