Computer glitch blamed for Luna-25 crash in Russia

Russia's Luna-25 lunar lander mission crashed in August due to a computer glitch that caused faulty commands during a maneuver. The onboard computer failed to activate an accelerometer, preventing the recording of the required speed and timely shutdown of the spacecraft's propulsion system. The crash occurred on the steep inner rim of Pontécoulant G crater, about 400 kilometers from the planned landing site. Despite the setback, Roscosmos plans to continue its lunar exploration efforts and is considering shifting the Luna-26 and Luna-27 missions to expedite results.