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.