"The Lunar South Pole: A Battleground in the New Space Race"

Russia and India are both planning to land robotic probes near the South Pole of the Moon in the coming days. The missions, Luna-25 and Chandrayaan-3, aim to explore the potential presence of water on the Moon, which could make human settlements more feasible. However, the significance of these missions goes beyond science, as Russia seeks to regain international collaboration after its isolation due to the invasion of Ukraine, and India aims to raise its profile in the space industry. The article discusses the challenges of reaching a legal consensus for the use of the Moon in an increasingly polarized world.