Russia's Moon Lander Crash: A Devastating Blow to its Space Program

Russia's Luna-25 mission, aimed at returning the country to the surface of the Moon for the first time in 47 years, ended in catastrophe as the lander crashed into the lunar surface. The failure of the mission is a blow to Russia's struggling space program, which has already been isolated from the international space community due to the country's belligerence. With the International Space Station's days numbered and recent high-profile failures, Russia's presence in space is at risk, especially with competitors like SpaceX offering alternative options. The future of Russia's space program remains uncertain as it faces budget constraints, technical issues, and canceled collaborations, while other countries like China and the United States make progress in lunar exploration.