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space2 years ago

"Russian Space Chief Raises Concerns Over Expired ISS Equipment"

The head of Russia's space agency, Roscosmos, has warned that most Russian equipment on the International Space Station (ISS) is beyond its warranty, following a recent coolant leak. He stated that the ISS is approaching the end of its existence and that 80% of Russian equipment is beyond the warranty period. The Russian space program has faced setbacks, including the loss of Mars missions and a lunar probe, due to funding issues and corruption scandals. Despite these challenges, President Vladimir Putin has pledged to continue Russia's lunar program.

via The Moscow Times|
#international-space-station#luna-25#roscosmos
space2 years ago

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.

via SpaceNews|
#computer-glitch#crash#luna-25
spaceflight2 years ago

Luna-25 Moon Lander Failure: Russia Identifies Root Cause

Russia's Luna-25 moon lander crashed into the moon due to a failure in the onboard control unit, which did not receive necessary data from one of the accelerometers. The failure won't deter Russia's lunar exploration program, as they plan to launch three follow-on missions in the coming years. India's Chandrayaan-3 mission claimed the title of being the first to land in the moon's south polar region, just four days after Luna-25's crash.

via Space.com|
#failure#luna-25#lunar-exploration
space2 years ago

Russia Acknowledges Moon Probe Failure Due to Inability to Replace US Technology

Russia's Luna-25 mission, its first lunar expedition since 1976, failed due to a malfunction in the probe's control unit, according to Roscosmos. The malfunction in the BIUS-L angular velocity measuring unit caused the propulsion system to blast for longer than planned, resulting in the spacecraft colliding with the lunar surface. The admission suggests that Western-imposed sanctions played a role, as Russia struggled to replace imported technology. A source familiar with Russia's military tech import networks claimed that corruption in government agencies contributed to the failure, as attempts to procure critical technology from the US and allies were hindered by sanctions, leading to the use of domestically-produced alternatives.

via Newsweek|
#luna-25#moon-probe#russia
spaceflight2 years ago

Putin's Determination: Russia's Moon Program Continues Despite Luna-25 Setback

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that the failure of the Luna-25 moon lander will not deter Russia from continuing its lunar exploration program. Despite the recent setback, Putin expressed determination to continue the work and even double down in certain areas. Russia has plans for future lunar missions, including Luna-26, Luna-27, and Luna-28, which are part of the China-led International Lunar Research Station. However, Russia's space plans face challenges such as budget cuts for Roscosmos and the impact of sanctions and international isolation following the invasion of Ukraine.

via Space.com|
#luna-25#lunar-exploration#moon-program
space2 years ago

Luna-25's Crash Creates Fresh Moon Crater

Russia's lunar lander Luna-25 unexpectedly crashed during descent, failing to soft land at the Moon's South Pole. NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) team discovered a fresh crater approximately 10 meters in diameter, located roughly 400 kilometers from Luna-25's planned landing site. The crater is likely the result of the crash, marking Russia's first lunar mission in half a century.

via Syfy|
#crater#luna-25#lunar-mission
space2 years ago

NASA's Lunar Orbiter Captures Impact Crater from Russia's Luna 25 Crash

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has captured images of a new impact crater on the Moon's surface, believed to be the result of Russia's Luna 25 mission. Luna 25 experienced an anomaly during its descent, causing it to deviate from its intended landing point and crash into the southwest rim of Pontécoulant G crater. The LRO team compared images taken before and after the impact and identified a small new crater close to the estimated impact point. The crater is approximately 10 meters in diameter and located at 57.865 degrees south latitude and 61.360 degrees east longitude. The LRO's detailed mapping and data have been instrumental in understanding the Moon's surface and aiding future lunar exploration missions.

via SciTechDaily|
#impact-crater#luna-25#lunar-reconnaissance-orbiter
space2 years ago

NASA Discovers Lunar Crater from Russia's Luna-25 Crash

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has captured images of a new crater on the moon, likely caused by the crash of Russia's Luna 25 spacecraft. The Luna 25 mission, Russia's first lunar lander in 47 years, experienced an "emergency situation" during its attempt to enter a pre-landing lunar orbit. The estimated impact point allowed the orbiter team to take images of the site, confirming the new crater as the likely final resting spot of Luna 25. The crater measures 32.8 feet across and is located 248.5 miles short of the intended landing target. The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has previously spotted and imaged impact craters from other crashed missions.

via CNN|
#crater#luna-25#lunar-reconnaissance-orbiter
space-exploration2 years ago

NASA Probe Discovers Crash Site of Russia's Failed Luna-25 Moon Lander

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has captured images of a fresh crater on the Moon's surface, suspected to be the impact site of Russia's Luna 25 mission. The mission, which marked Russia's return to lunar exploration after 47 years, ended abruptly with a loss of communication just before crashing into the southwest rim of the Pontécoulant G crater. The newly formed crater measures about 32.8 feet in width. In contrast, India's Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the Moon on August 23, becoming the fourth nation to achieve this feat.

via Yahoo News|
#luna-25#lunar-reconnaissance-orbiter#moon
spaceflight2 years ago

NASA Discovers Crash Site of Russia's Failed Luna-25 Lander on Moon

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has likely discovered the crash site of Russia's failed Luna-25 lunar lander, which smashed into the lunar surface on August 19. LRO's images revealed a fresh impact crater near the estimated impact point provided by Roscosmos, confirming it to be from the Luna-25 mission. The crater is approximately 33 feet wide and located at 58 degrees south latitude on the moon's Pontécoulant G crater. Luna-25 aimed to be the first probe to land softly near the moon's south pole but failed, leaving Chandrayaan-3 as the current mission exploring the polar region.

via Space.com|
#impact-crater#luna-25#lunar-reconnaissance-orbiter
space2 years ago

The Lunar Space Race: Chandrayaan-3's Success and Russia's Decline

India successfully landed its Chandrayaan-3 probe near the moon's south pole, becoming the first nation to do so, following a failed attempt in 2019. Meanwhile, the Russian space agency had an unsuccessful landing attempt with the Luna-25 spacecraft. Landing on the moon has proven challenging, with recent failed missions by Israel and Japan. Scientists hope to find frozen water in the area, which could be used for future space missions. In other news, researchers have reconstructed music from people's brains and identified major wildfires as a cause of a mass extinction event in North America 13,000 years ago.

via NPR|
#chandrayaan-3#india#luna-25
space2 years ago

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.

via Futurism|
#international-space-station#luna-25#lunar-mission
space2 years ago

Russia's Luna 25 Mission: A Disastrous Crash on the Moon

The head of the Russian space agency, Yury Borisov, stated that the crash of Luna 25, Russia's first moon mission in decades, was likely due to engine failure. The engines did not shut down normally, causing the spacecraft to crash. The loss of contact with Luna 25 occurred while it was attempting to adjust its orbit using onboard thrusters. The crash-landing occurred in the moon's south pole region, an area of interest for lunar exploration due to its unexplored nature and potential water ice resources. Russia plans to expedite future Luna missions and a special commission will investigate the cause of the crash.

via CNN|
#engine-failure#luna-25#lunar-exploration
space2 years ago

Russian Lunar Mission Ends in Moon Crash

Russia's Luna-25 probe, the country's first Moon mission in nearly 50 years, has crashed on the lunar surface during pre-landing maneuvers, according to the Russian space agency Roscosmos. The incident highlights the challenges faced by the Russian space sector, including corruption, lack of innovation, and isolation from the West due to sanctions. The crash is expected to impact future missions, with the next one not planned until 2028 or later. The probe was intended to collect soil samples and search for water on the Moon's south pole, potentially supporting future launches and colonization efforts.

via ScienceAlert|
#luna-25#moon-mission#roscosmos